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Investing in Florida, explained with judgment.

Guides and analysis by Roberto Paredes · Real estate investment strategist · The A3 Methodology

Before you move capital, understand the rules of the game. These guides answer, with no jargon and no hype, the questions every international investor should ask before buying in Florida. Written with the same judgment we bring to every consultation.

Pre-construction · Core guide
How to invest in Miami pre-construction as a foreign buyer
The full step by step: how the staged payment plan works, which documents you need and the 5 minimum filters before you sign.
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Taxes · Structure
Florida taxes: what you pay and what you don't
Florida has no state income tax, but there are three federal fronts to settle before you buy: rental income, the sale and your estate.
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Taxes · Selling
FIRPTA made simple: the 15% withheld when you sell
The federal withholding on the gross sales price when a foreign owner sells: why it is not money lost and how to plan for it from the day you buy.
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Financing
Foreign National Loans: a mortgage with no U.S. credit history
The mortgage built for foreign buyers: what banks ask for, the typical 30-40% down payment and how it pairs with pre-construction.
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Short-term rentals · Strategy
Short-term rentals in Miami: where they are allowed and which numbers to watch
The building sets the rule, not the listing: where Airbnb is legal, which taxes it pays and the costs the brochure leaves out.
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Quick answers
Investor FAQ
16 straight answers on investing in Florida as a foreign buyer: timelines, amounts, structure and process.
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The guides give you the map. The consultation applies it to your capital, your country and your goal, with the real estate, financial and legal analysis at the same table.

The figures cited in these guides (withholdings, exemptions and down payment ranges) are general guidance for educational purposes and may change; they do not constitute legal, tax or financial advice. Roberto Paredes acts as a Realtor®; every case is reviewed with licensed professionals within the A3 Methodology.