When it comes to this, other countries competing for tourists have fallen asleep at the wheel, which is why Mexico keeps climbing in the most visited countries' charts in spite of the negative media publicity.

Lease options are the vehicle of choice here, until I sort out how to get to the other side of the ceiling imposed by debt to income ratio.

If it does, then to me the answer is absolutely clear - take that money out and add more property.You will thank yourself a million times over when you see what that choice becomes in another 10 years. btw: I would add that I am very skeptical of anything in florida these days. 

Real estate used to be the easiest choice of all time.

The power of leverage is one of the main benefits that distinguishes RE from other investment choices, and the refi is where real wealth is made.

What flooring choices are best bang for buck in each area of the house?

I also don't use them on my personal, but that personal choice. 

Enough” - “Your success as an investor will be determined by how you respond to punctuated moments of terror, not the years spend on cruise control”The Noticer: - “One way to define wisdom, is the ability to see into the future the consequences of your choices in the present.

Get super familiar with your location of choice and work with people who have your best interests.

So depending on what you want buying a business might be the better choice for you.