How to Bathe in the Florida Sunshine Without Getting Burnt!

• Tired of long cold & grey winters?
• Want to provide your children access to study in the US?
• Aspire to own a Florida holiday home that pays for itself?
• Want to retire in Florida?
• Looking to invest your money in a stable real estate asset?

Who is this book for?

This book is the DEFINITIVE resource written for Florida’s global buyers. Europeans, Canadians, Central/South Americans, and Asian buyers now represent 25% of the real estate transactions in Florida. Every topic inside this book was inspired by the questions, concerns, and needs expressed by foreign buyers who fall in love Florida.

Their core motivators for buying in Florida? Climate, lifestyle, investment, immigration, retirement, and education.

What people are saying about the book:

“The comprehensive, honest and open approach, from two market insiders, makes this an invaluable aid to investing in Florida, one of the most attractive property markets in the U.S."
Fergal DeClar - MSc Programme Director, European School of Economics, Madrid, Spain

“...mandatory professional advice for making a successful investment...it has helped me understand how purchasing in the U.S. is different from the operating model in Europe”
François Angelelli – President, Hewlett-Packard France, Paris, France

"Incredibly helpful, insightful and effective...Florida has always been a wonderful proposition, and with the market performing as it is, it's a no-brainer”
Duncan Revie - CEO, Soccerex, London, UK

Why Buy this Book?

In the words of our readers, it is “easy to follow,” “beautifully organized” and “takes the fear out of investing abroad”. It is our goal that you start your Florida dream on the best footing so you can make informed decisions for you and your family. This book empowers you with that wisdom so you avoid making costly mistakes and dramatically accelerate your property purchase and enjoyment of Florida’s magic!

Questions you’ll find answers to in this book:

1. What area of Florida will be best to consider for my family’s interests?
2. How to find the best return on investment in today’s market?
3. How to identify an opportunity to own a holiday home that pays for itself?
4. How to avoid paying too much than a property is worth?
5. What hidden fees and surprises exist when buying and selling property?
6. Who is a friend or foe? Don’t work with a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Why a book specifically for Florida’s global buyers?

Having lived, worked, and studied in many countries, Lisa and Lee Mirman have seen firsthand how the process of buying and selling real estate tends to be radically different from place to place. Buying Florida real estate is far more transparent and secure than most countries, yet it is so important to understand how it all works, and how to be properly represented and protected.

Utilizing their 40 years of experience, Lisa and Lee de-mystify the Florida investment process. Learn:

• Detailed step-by-step processes for buying, managing and selling your Florida home
• How to choose the best professionals to work with
• Where to invest, with market synopses on Florida's popular areas
• How buying and selling real estate in Florida differs from other parts of the world
• How to understand real estate contracts, inspections, insurance
• How to make owning property in Florida enjoyable, profitable and hassle-free with sound tax and legal planning guidance.

Lee and Lisa Mirman both hold their MBA from Duke University and between them have more than forty years' experience in Florida real estate. Their market-leading real estate firm, Investments in Sarasota, wins the five star award “Best in Client Satisfaction” year after year. Together they travel the world, gathering global perspective of their clients' needs and motivating factors. Their extensive know-how and confidence in the security and opportunity of Florida property investment has manifested in establishing their own real estate investment fund for foreign investors.

Lee is a licensed real estate broker with an extensive background in finance, economics, and venture capital. He worked on Wall Street at Chase Manhattan Bank, and has founded multiple ventures in the US, Europe and Latin America. Because of his strategic vision and ethics he has been honoured by the US Congress as a “Hero of Small Business”. Lee has presented around the world as one of the foremost authorities on Florida property investment.

Lisa brings a mastery in marketing, communications, and technology. She also has an award-winning corporate and start-up track record. She is a licensed real estate professional and for more than a decade has worked to implement leading-edge international marketing strategies as well as sales processes to optimally serve the brokerage’s real estate clients. Lisa is fluent in Spanish and holds an undergraduate degree from the top-ten ranked University of Chicago.

Lee and Lisa love living in Sarasota, Florida with their two children and Bernese Mountain dog. As seasoned yoga practitioners, they are committed to their own continual expansion in mind, body and spirit. They are also enthusiastic advocates of the principles of environmental consciousness, holistic health and wellness, and mindful living.