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Buy or Relocate
Find a primary residence, future home or Florida retreat with local guidance from search through closing.
Florida International Real Estate
Your Florida Journey Starts Here.
A clear, trusted path for international buyers, investors, sellers and families preparing to make Florida part of their future.
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One Goal. The Right Path.
What brings you to Florida?
International real estate is not one-size-fits-all. Your financing, ownership structure, taxes, insurance and professional team should be shaped around what you actually want the property to accomplish.
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Invest
Evaluate long-term rentals, permitted short-term rentals and portfolio opportunities with the complete cost picture in view.
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Sell
Prepare for pricing, title, tax coordination and potential FIRPTA requirements before your Florida property reaches the market.
Coordinated Guidance
You do not have to assemble the process alone.
Purchasing or investing from another country can involve unfamiliar questions about financing, taxation, ownership, insurance, immigration and closing. DW&Co. helps coordinate the real estate journey and connect clients with appropriate independent professionals.
- International tax and accounting professionals
- Florida real estate and estate-planning attorneys
- Foreign-national lenders and banking resources
- Title, insurance and property-management professionals
The International Client Roadmap
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A clearer path from idea to ownership.
Not every step applies to every client. We begin with your goals, then help identify which decisions and professionals belong in your plan.
Define the purpose
Primary home, vacation property, long-term rental, permitted short-term rental or portfolio investment.
Build the full budget
Purchase price, closing costs, taxes, insurance, association fees, management, maintenance and reserves.
Choose financing
Cash, U.S. financing, a foreign-national loan or financing arranged in your home country.
Review ownership
Ask qualified advisers whether individual, LLC or another ownership structure is appropriate.
Confirm eligibility
Review Florida ownership rules, property location and the buyer or entity’s circumstances before contracting.
Search and investigate
Analyze value, condition, title, insurance, zoning, rental rules and association restrictions.
Contract and close
Coordinate deposits, inspections, financing, appraisal, title, insurance, final walkthrough and closing.
Own with a plan
Prepare for management, maintenance, tax reporting, entity compliance and a future sale.
Structure and Preparation
Read IRS ITIN guidance →
ITIN, LLC, EIN and banking: what is actually required?
An international client does not automatically need an ITIN, LLC, EIN, U.S. bank account or visa simply to purchase Florida real estate. These tools may become appropriate depending on financing, rental income, tax filings, asset protection and the way the property will be owned.
Start with advice—not assumptions.
Before forming an entity or choosing title ownership, speak with qualified U.S. legal and international tax professionals. The simplest option is not always the best long-term structure, and the most complex option is not automatically better.
Search With the Complete Picture
The right property must work after closing, too.
Attractive photos and projected rent are only the beginning. A strong purchase decision considers how the home may be used, insured, maintained and eventually resold.
- Comparable sales and local market value
- Inspection, title and permit history
- Flood zone and insurance availability
- HOA, condominium and leasing restrictions
- Short-term-rental zoning where applicable
- Expected income, operating costs and reserves
When an in-person visit is not practical, DW&Co. can coordinate video tours, inspections, electronic signatures and remote-closing logistics.
Plan Beyond the Purchase Price
Create a realistic Florida ownership budget.
A complete budget helps protect the investment and prevents predictable ownership expenses from becoming surprises.
- Closing costs
- Property taxes
- Homeowners or landlord insurance
- Flood and wind coverage, if applicable
- HOA or condominium fees
- Property management
- Maintenance and repairs
- Utilities and furnishings
- Vacancy and operating reserves
- International wire and currency costs
Wire-fraud reminder: Always verify wiring instructions using a trusted telephone number before sending funds. Never rely solely on emailed instructions.
Selling as a Foreign Owner
Prepare for FIRPTA before you list.
When a foreign person sells a U.S. real-property interest, federal FIRPTA rules may require withholding from the amount realized at closing. Withholding is not necessarily the seller’s final tax liability, and exceptions or reduced-withholding procedures may be available.
Early coordination among the seller, CPA, title professional and attorney can reduce last-minute surprises and allow time to prepare identification, tax and ownership records.
Review official IRS FIRPTA information →A seller’s preparation list
Ownership and entity records, identification, tax-identification documents when applicable, improvement records, mortgage payoff details, association documents and verified international wire instructions.
Important Florida and Immigration Notes
Visit USCIS investor information →
Property ownership and immigration status are separate matters.
Purchasing Florida real estate does not automatically provide a visa, residency, work authorization or permission to enter the United States. Anyone planning to live, work, study or spend extended periods in the country should consult a qualified U.S. immigration attorney.
Florida also maintains ownership restrictions that can affect certain foreign principals, nationalities or entities, agricultural land, and property near specified infrastructure or military installations. Eligibility should be reviewed for the specific buyer, entity and property.
Review Florida Statutes Chapter 692 →Visit USCIS investor information →
Your first step can be simple.
You do not need to arrive with every adviser, document and decision already in place. Tell DW&Co. what you hope to accomplish, and our team will help organize the real estate process and connect you with appropriate professionals.
Florida, Made Clearer
Let’s build your Florida plan.
Whether you are ready to purchase, evaluating an investment, preparing to sell or simply beginning your research, our team is ready to listen.