SafetyNet

Thousands in homeowner savings could come with a major local tradeoff.

A proposed Florida property tax change may lower annual bills, while Central Florida cities and counties review how revenue cuts could affect services, budgets, and community programs.

Mortgage rates moved higher this week.

The 30-year fixed average is now 6.66%, while the 15-year fixed sits at 6.13%. For investors, this is a reminder that the best decisions are not made from the rate alone they come from understanding the full deal: price, rent demand, cash flow, and long-term growth potential.

Osceola County grew 70% between 2010 and 2024 and now rising development fees could make new housing even harder to build.

The Orlando-area housing squeeze is creating a major shift for real estate investors. In Kissimmee, a new 176-unit townhome community is being positioned around strong rental demand, limited future supply, and Osceola County’s rapid population growth. With mobility impact fees for townhomes set to rise sharply, newly built rental communities may become even more valuable as future construction becomes more expensive.

54% of price-reduced homes in Central Florida have been sitting for 60+ days.

It is a signal that the market is no longer rewarding speed the way it did during the pandemic. It is rewarding patience, discipline, and better underwriting.
Some homes are sitting because sellers are finally becoming realistic. Others are sitting because the property has the wrong location, too much repair exposure, weak rental demand, or numbers that still do not work.

At SafetyNet, we are using this shift to be more selective, not more aggressive. We help investors find where the leverage is real, where the rental demand supports the hold, and where the numbers still make sense after renovation, leasing, and management.

We have current opportunities live on the website. To view, click the link here:
https://safetynetinv.com/get-florida-deal-alerts/

Avi Sela
C.E.O, SafetyNet
Licensed Real Estate Broker