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Colby D Hollins
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Wood frame construction in florida

Colby D Hollins
  • New to Real Estate
  • Fort Myers
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In your opinion is wood frame construction a complete no no for a rental in fort myers, florida?

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Alvin Taveras
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Alvin Taveras
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Woodframe construction in Fort Myers is common for homes built before 1992. After hurricane Andrews, the building code change and concrete block construction in now the standard and is preferred by most. In northern parts of the country wood frame is normal. In South Florida, concrete is the norm for the first floor. Two-story houses/buildings usually have a wood frame from the 2nd floor and up. The main concern is moisture and wood-destroying organisms found at ground level. 

If it's a cashflow play, then the downsides of the wood frame is simply a number to put into the equation. It might be a bit more headaches but if you are looking to invest in that area, then you basically decided that you are okay with a little bit more work in exchange for greater returns.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

I know the Fort Myers market well and don't fully understand the benefit of buying a home built in the 30's unless you are really bullish on the midtown redevelopment projects. 

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