Team Donovan Blog - December, 2017

5 Essential Steps to Buying a Vacation Property in Orlando

Buying a vacation property is a great way to generate income and maximize the return on your home investment. As a result, more investors are looking to buy a vacation home in Orlando.

The vacation rental market is estimated to increase to $170 billion in the next couple of years, and smart home buyers are taking advantage of this opportunity.

But buying property can lead to costly mistakes if you don’t know what you’re doing. The following are 5 essential steps to buying your vacation property.

1. Establish Your Vacation Property Goals 

Home buyers want to earn additional income when purchasing and renting out a vacation property. But you achieve greater success by establishing specific goals early on. 

When you know your target income,…

Just Sold - Reunion - 7403 Velleux St, Reunion

Lovely three bedroom 2 bathroom home located in the world famous Reunion Resort community. The home comes fully and elegantly furnished . There is a spacious living area and dining room combination floor plan with plenty of natural light flooding into the home. The gorgeous master bedroom comes with an ensuite bathroom that includes a garden tub. There is also a separate laundry room. There is a private screened in pool for you and your guests to enjoy after those busy days at the parks! A new pool heater installed in 2015, new pool pump and filter installed in 2017. The home is currently being used as a vacation home in The Reunion Rental Management program and was rented 162 days in…

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This stunning 5 bedroom 4 bathroom single family pool home is located in the gated community of Cumbrian Lakes. It not only offers a private patio, but it also has a beautiful wooded view. You can lounge out by the pool and spa making many memories, or enjoy the view of the greenery and wooded area. Inside this property has an eat in kitchen with a family room combined for a more casual living experience. There is also a formal living room with dining room for added entertainment space. The master bedroom is downstairs and boasts an en suite bathroom with dual sinks, a garden bath and a separate shower stall. This home is just minutes from Walt Disney World, restaurants, and many other…

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Immaculate three bedroom two bathroom single family home located in the Manor At West Haven community . There is an open floor plan as you enter the home .The home is fully furnished, there is a spacious light filled living room, and a generous kitchen . The kitchen has a breakfast bar and also a separate dining area. Master bedroom has ensuite bathroom with garden bath,dual sinks and a separate shower. There is a lovely private screened in pool and spa. The back yard is fenced and offers you and your family complete privacy!! Only seconds from Champions Gate and Reunion!! 

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