This is what I believe will happen whether or not either industry embraces it..If someone makes an estimate of value and can back it up with irrefutable hard data there will be no defense against the argument however the data and or analysis was obtained.1 The MLS data bases are the best and most reliable sources of data so far- who owns it?

I am helping a few Florida owners doing 1031s to Texas because they think the market is at his pick there.Anywhere Florida is well known for its tourism and I think that is why it attracts foreign investments but it is not favored by US investors now.I would be curious to hear your thougths.Cheers.

Hi Michael - You are correct that there are investors who embrace wearing a real estate agent hat as well as those who have a less positive opinion about it. 

Just realize it and embrace it.Now Isaac, I am curious to hear some of your initial thoughts and strategies to reach your goals for next year.

If there is another recession, how does that affect the tourism industry especially something of this size?

Seems that a huge slice of the economy is devoted to services/tourism. 

Does the local tourism bureau have strong leadership with a good vision? 

I think you need to be 15 to 20 minutes away from Universal max.The beach I think you need to be blocks away from,  to take advantage of its tourism.

Additionally the job diversification in Orlando has grown and is beginning to rely less on hospitality and tourism and making waves in industries like financial services, medical and manufacturing. 

My brother in law was laid off by a major hotel chain in Miami when covid forced the tourism industry to come to a halt in May.