Why Invest in Orlando

Question

Orlando has always been a great market to invest in for both LTR and STR but why is now the optimal time?  Universal Studios new 750 acre park is due to open May 22nd 2025 (in 6 short months). Not only is this going to bring 100's of thousands in tourism but also increasing the Orlando job market by over 20k just in direct park related jobs. Now is the time to make your move!! Let me help you start or continue to build your port folio in a market that doesn't appear to be leaving or even slowing down any time soon.

Katie Smith · Answer

You're absolutely right—Orlando is a fantastic market, and with the upcoming Universal Studios park opening, the growth potential looks even more promising. This surge in tourism and job creation makes now an ideal time to capitalize on the rising demand for both long- and short-term rentals. For clients interested in tapping into this, now is an ideal time to explore DSCR loans. These loans are tailored for investment properties and can help clients maximize cash flow without the typical income verification hurdles. Happy to connect & discuss how DSCR financing can support their goals!

Chris Grenzig · Answer

@Matthew Lamoreaux I think if you can find a rental, long-term or short-term, that cash flows well in today's market then this should be a factor that should be viewed as icing on the cake and should be used as a potential solidifier of a deal. However, it's definitely been tough to find solid deals that cash flow well as of late, at least on the long-term side I find it to be true, and counting on potential increased demand is a tough investing strategy.

Another example of this is the reduction in new construction starts for residential over the past 1-2 years. We should have a lot less residential development being delivered in the next 1-4 years, which should shift the supply and demand for long-term residential and should have increased organic rent growth in the future as we saw from 2017-2020, but counting on that as an investment strategy probably isn't the best idea.