Gulf Coast Realtors typically get calls from people that start like this; "I'm thinking about buying a condo and I'd like to check some prices". Most of the calls are from people who have acquired their knowledge of condos from friends or family members. They think ; 1) it's a great investment, 2) we want to retire and live at the beach someday, 3) we have some money in savings and want a second home for our family, or 4) we would like to create a tax shelter that also provides the opportunity for our family to enjoy.
All of these are great thoughts, but most people I talk with have done little or no planning about the purchase. They have the vision of a carefree time of playing on the beach with their kids/grandkids or reclining in a lounger
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