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Investment Real Estate

INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE ACROSS NORTHWEST FLORIDA

Whether you're purchasing your first rental property or expanding an established portfolio, every investment deserves informed analysis.

We help investors evaluate and acquire long-term rental opportunities by looking beyond the listing to understand the numbers, the risks, and the factors that can influence long-term performance.

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REAL ESTATE INVESTING SHOULD START WITH ANALYSIS, NOT ASSUMPTIONS

Every investment property tells a different story. Price and projected rental income only tell part of it. Rental demand, ownership costs, insurance, restrictions, property condition, surrounding development, and other factors can change the investment entirely. We look deeper, ask better questions, and help you understand both the opportunity and the risks before you make a decision.

Because a property being for sale doesn't make it a good investment.

WHAT WE LOOK AT BEFORE RECOMMENDING AN INVESTMENT

CURRENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We help real estate investors strategically identify, evaluate, and acquire long-term rental properties across Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, and the surrounding Northwest Florida markets. We do this by highlighting a limited number of properties that align with long-term rental investment criteria based on location, demand, and overall potential.


Detailed investment analysis, including projected rental performance and expense considerations, is available upon request.


Some opportunities are shared directly with clients based on their specific investment goals.

397 Linkside Drive Miramar Beach FL, 32550


$750,000


This property was identified as a strong long-term rental investment opportunity in the Miramar Beach market due to its desirable location, strong buyer demand, and long-term appreciation potential.

514 Vera Cruz Drive Destin FL, 32541


$2,699,000


This property was selected as a long-term rental investment opportunity in the Destin market due to consistent tenant demand, favorable neighborhood appeal, and strong long-term value potential.

3864 Mesa Road
Destin FL, 32541


$525,000


This property was identified as a promising long-term rental opportunity in the Destin market due to its attractive location, steady rental demand, and favorable investment fundamentals.

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CURRENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

A limited selection of properties currently on the market that we believe are worth a closer look as potential rental investments. We look beyond the listing itself to consider income potential, operating costs, property condition, tenant demand, location, and the factors that could influence long-term performance.

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FIRST OPPORTUNITY

153 & 155 Caswell Branch Road
Freeport, Florida 32439
$799,999

4 Rental Homes | Approx. $6,000 Monthly Gross Rent | Approx. $72,000 Annual Gross Rent | Approx. 9.0% Gross Rental Yield

WHY WE SELECTED THIS PROPERTY

Caswell stands out because an investor is not simply purchasing a home and hoping to find a tenant. The property already has four income-producing residences generating approximately $6,000 per month in combined gross rent, or $72,000 annually. At the current asking price, that represents an estimated 9.0% gross rental yield before expenses.

What makes us look deeper is the combination of current income and the property itself. In addition to the four rental homes, the property includes a large storage building, newly paved access, individual outdoor living spaces, and a location near Hammock Bay in a growing area of Freeport. For us, the next step is understanding what sits behind the $72,000. We would evaluate the existing leases, actual operating expenses, insurance, taxes, maintenance, rental history, property condition and zoning to determine the property's true performance. We would also investigate whether there are legitimate opportunities to increase income or create additional value over time rather than simply assuming that potential exists.

WHY IT MADE OUR LIST

Four existing income streams, approximately $72,000 in annual gross rent, land in a growing market, and potential for additional long-term value make this more than a traditional residential purchase. It is the kind of property we believe deserves to be analyzed as an investment.

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SECOND OPPORTUNITY

240 Bent Arrow Drive
Destin, Florida 32541
$345,000

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,202 SF | Approx. $2,400–$2,500 Projected Monthly Rent

WHY WE SELECTED THIS PROPERTY

Bent Arrow represents a different type of opportunity. Here, we are looking at the fundamentals of owning a long-term rental in an established Destin market and asking whether the property's income potential and ongoing ownership costs make sense together. At a projected $2,400–$2,500 per month in rent, the home could generate approximately $28,800–$30,000 in annual gross rental income before expenses. Its 3-bedroom layout and proximity to employment, schools, shopping, restaurants and the beaches are characteristics that can appeal to both long-term tenants today and future buyers later.

What especially caught our attention were several costs an investor could otherwise face after purchasing an older home. The property reportedly has a 2020 roof and HVAC, along with a 2026 water heater and sprinkler pump. The HOA is also currently advertised at less than $275 per year, which is worth noting in a market where association costs can materially affect an investment's performance. Of course, those positives do not automatically make it a good investment. We would still verify achievable rent, insurance costs, taxes, HOA restrictions, property condition, expected maintenance and ultimately what remains after the property's operating expenses.

WHY IT MADE OUR LIST

Bent Arrow combines an established Destin location, projected long-term rental income, low advertised HOA costs and reported updates to several major systems. It is a good example of why we evaluate not only what a property may earn, but what it may cost to own.

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THIRD OPPORTUNITY

21 Foxtrail Run
Freeport, Florida 32439
$296,376

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,631 SF | 2026 New Construction | Approx. $2,595–$2,795 Projected Monthly Rent

WHY WE SELECTED THIS PROPERTY

Foxtrail is the kind of property where the relationship between purchase price and potential rent makes us stop and run the numbers. At $296,376, an investor would be acquiring a brand-new 3-bedroom, 1,631-square-foot home. Rather than underwriting the property using only the highest projected rent, we would start more conservatively around $2,595–$2,695 per month and then test whether the market could support closer to $2,795.

At $2,595 per month, the property would generate approximately $31,140 in annual gross rent, equivalent to roughly a 10.5% gross rental yield before expenses. At $2,795, annual gross rent would increase to approximately $33,540, or roughly an 11.3% gross rental yield before expenses. New construction is another reason this property deserves consideration. Compared with an older rental requiring immediate improvements or replacement of major systems, a new home may provide lower near-term maintenance and capital needs while offering the modern features tenants are comparing against other available rentals.

There is another side we would watch closely. Freeport is growing, and additional new construction can mean additional competing rental inventory. We would want to verify achievable rent, absorption and tenant demand along with insurance, taxes, HOA or community costs and other operating expenses before relying on the projected return.

WHY IT MADE OUR LIST

A sub-$300,000 acquisition price, new construction and a projected gross rental yield of approximately 10.5%–11.3% create a compelling starting point. The opportunity is not simply that the home is new. It is the relationship between what an investor may pay, what the property may rent for, and what it may require to own during the first several years.

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LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT INVESTMENT?

These are three properties we believe are worth evaluating today, but finding a property is only the beginning. We help investors look beyond the listing price and projected rent to understand the income, expenses, risks, market, property condition and long-term strategy behind a potential purchase. Whether you are purchasing your first rental or growing an existing portfolio, we would love to talk through what you are looking for and help identify opportunities that fit your investment goals.

DISCLOSURE

Investment information is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to verification. Rental income and projected rental income are not guaranteed. Gross rental yield is calculated using gross rental income before expenses and does not represent net operating income, cap rate, cash-on-cash return or future performance. Buyers should independently verify rental income, leases, expenses, HOA fees and restrictions, insurance, taxes, property condition, zoning and any potential future use or development.

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EXPERIENCE CHANGES WHAT YOU SEE IN AN INVESTMENT

Investment real estate looks different when you've experienced what happens after the purchase. Our perspective is shaped by decades of long-term rental experience, investment ownership, property management, real estate law, brokerage, development, and firsthand knowledge of Northwest Florida. That experience helps us recognize what deserves a closer look and identify considerations that may not be obvious from a listing or projected return.

We don't just ask whether a property can produce income. We ask what could affect that income after you own it.

OUR INVESTMENT PROCESS

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QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING BEFORE YOU INVEST

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Many properties in Northwest Florida are subject to HOA, condo, and rental restrictions. Understanding these details before purchase is critical to avoiding costly mistakes.

From Acquisition to Income

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Understanding Investment Potential

We evaluate each property using a consistent framework designed to identify long-term rental viability and reduce unnecessary risk. This includes reviewing rental demand, projected income, operating expenses, and long-term stability before any decision is made.

Our goal is to help clients understand both the opportunity and the risk so they can move forward with a clear understanding of both.

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Experience Behind the Strategy

Our investment approach is shaped by hands-on experience in both property management and real estate transactions.

With over 30 years of long-term rental experience and a strong understanding of contract structure, our team provides insight beyond the initial purchase. This includes tenant placement, lease structure awareness, and regulatory considerations that can impact long-term performance.

LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR INVESTMENT GOALS

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Contact Details

McKenzie Claire Real Estate Group

Phone

(850) 353-2857

Email

[email protected]

Address

415 Mountain Dr Suite 5 Destin, FL 32541

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