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Currently focusing on the United States: Opportunities provided by Garry Walmsley, Global Florida Realty

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Orlando & Central Florida. Gross rental yields on long-term single-family rentals in metro Orlando typically run 6%–9%, with workforce-housing submarkets such as Kissimmee, Poinciana and Pine Hills reaching 8%–9%+, while well-located short-term rentals in the Disney corridor can climb higher. For example, Lake Nona and Horizon West, two of the region's fastest-growing districts, continue to draw investors as job growth and new infrastructure push demand outward from the established core. After years of rapid appreciation, prices have cooled and inventory has risen, giving buyers negotiating leverage not seen in the market for several years. Florida levies no state personal income tax, and investment property assessments are capped at 10% annual increases, with a November 3, 2026 ballot measure (Amendment 3) proposing to lower that cap to 5%.

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Demand is driven by the most visited destination in the United States, which welcomed a record 76.7 million visitors in 2025, alongside steady in-migration, expanding employment hubs like Lake Nona Medical City, and continued theme park investment. While global uncertainty has slowed international buying nationally, Florida remains the number one destination for foreign buyers in the U.S., with Canadian, Latin American and European investors leading the way. For patient capital, a quieter market means less competition and more room to negotiate.

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• Market long-term durability: High

• Income potential: Medium–High

• Foreign-buyer friendliness: Medium–High

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Disclaimer: Rental yield figures cited above represent gross market averages reported by third-party market sources; actual net returns will vary depending on property taxes, insurance, HOA fees, property management, short-term rental zoning, and individual tax circumstances in the investor's home country. Net cap rates after expenses typically run 1.5–3 percentage points below the gross figures cited. Amendment 3 requires 60% voter approval and is not yet law. Non-U.S. investors should note federal tax obligations, including FIRPTA withholding on resale. Investors are strongly advised to seek independent legal and tax counsel and conduct full due diligence prior to any commitment.

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