Guides to investing in Miami
The questions you ask yourself before buying pre-construction from Latin America or Spain, answered with laws, official data and sources you can check.
Buying guide · 4 min
How to buy pre-construction in Miami from Latin America: a step-by-step guide
Reservation, a contract with a 15-day cancellation right, escrow deposits, closing with a foreign national loan and documents. The full remote buying process.
October 15, 2026
Legal protection · 3 min
Pre-construction deposits in Miami: how Florida law protects you
What Statutes 718.202 and 718.503 say about your deposits, the refundable reservation and the 15-day cancellation right. What to review before you sign.
Taxes · 3 min
Taxes for foreign owners of Miami property: property tax, rental income and FIRPTA
Property tax by municipality, 30% withholding on rent and the 871(d) election, FIRPTA when you sell, and estate tax. Data from the IRS and Miami-Dade County.
Rentals · 3 min
Short-term rentals in Miami: which buildings allow them and what to check before buying
Florida law, Miami and Miami Beach rules and the declaration of condominium. What Domus, Delano, One Twenty Brickell and Parkside allow.
Luxury · 3 min
Branded residences in Miami: Delano, Nobu, Cipriani and Bentley compared
Starting prices, delivery, rental rules and buyer profile for the four branded residences Latin American investors search for most in Miami.
Market · 2 min
Where do Miami's foreign buyers come from? 2025-2026 data
Colombia leads with 15% of South Florida's foreign buyers. Figures from MIAMI Realtors, NAR and The Real Deal on Latin American investment in Miami.
Legal protection · 2 min
New or resale condo in Miami: what changed with the law after Surfside
30-year milestone inspections, mandatory reserves and special assessments. Why Florida condo law now favors pre-construction.