I am based in London England but have good mates in Newport Beach and Oakland. 

How do you identify an agent that has successfully negotiated steep discounts on New Builds in the Orlando/Daytona Beach area? 

some concerns are  high insurance costs if it was a beach property and resale/vacancy concern if in a remote area. 

Costs are very high, but uncovered spaces aren't renting for that much (we're a frequent visitor to New Smryna Beach btw). 

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Myrtle Beach.

I have not been able to confirm any information from the local government.What I do know is Jax Beach and St Augustine already have regulations in place so that's where I'll likely head.

But it's walking distance to the beach, in a great location, and had tremendous potential as a STR (which was the primary goal) and huge upside for appreciation.The only things I would rule out, and would advise my clients to consider walking away:  Major basement water problems, significant structural issues, and evidence that prior work was shoddy, or that work was done to cover up a bigger problem. 

I'm in Long Beach and familiar with the area. 

This area of Florida has a lot of options as there are several military bases and of course the white sand beaches.

Huntington Beach/ fountain valley