Tampa Bay Real Estate Blog
Tampa Bay Real Estate Blog
A focused library of Dillon Cook articles on buying, selling, investing, rentals, insurance, pricing, property taxes, and Tampa Bay real estate decisions.
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How Rare Are Direct Hurricane Hits on Tampa? History, Odds & What It Means for Homeowners and Investors
Tampa Bay’s direct hurricane strikes are rarer than most people think. Explore the two true landfalls on record, the annual odds of a direct...
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Housing Outlook for Late 2025
Using the latest county stats for June–August and the big macro shifts (hello, Fed), here’s where Tampa/Hillsborough looks headed as we close out the...
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Brightline to Tampa
Brightline is the private passenger rail that links Miami and Orlando. Tampa has long been next on the wish list. The history is long,...
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Cost Segregation, 100% Bonus Depreciation, and REPS in 2025
Bonus depreciation is back at 100% for qualifying assets placed in service after the January 19th, 2025 cutoff. Pair that with a smart cost...
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What you need to know before your first BRRRR
The BRRRR method – which stands for Buy, Renovate (Rehab), Rent, Refinance, Repeat – is a popular real estate investment strategy. Investors buy a...
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Can I Sell a Rental Property in Tampa With Tenants Still Living in It?
Yes—you can sell a rental in Tampa even if tenants still live there. In Florida, a valid lease continues after the sale, so the...
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Why Land O’ Lakes, Florida Is a Great Place to Live
Land O’ Lakes is north of Tampa and truly a Land of Lakes. As a local broker and investor-focused Realtor, I often get asked...
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Why Lutz, Florida Is the Perfect Place to Live
If you’re looking for a community that combines small-town charm with big-city convenience, Lutz might just be the perfect place for you. As someone...
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What Most Realtors Don’t Tell You About Selling Investment Properties
Selling an investment property isn’t the same as selling your family home. As an investor or landlord in Tampa Bay (or anywhere, really), you’ll...
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The Accidental Landlord’s Starter Guide
So you never planned to be a landlord. Yet here you are – an accidental landlord. Maybe you had to relocate for a job...
Read ArticleTampa Bay Cap Rates
Tampa Bay’s real estate market has drawn strong investor interest in recent years, and cap rates (capitalization rates) in the area reflect that demand....
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Warren Buffett Says Think Twice Before Buying a House
Legendary investor Warren Buffett has raised eyebrows with warnings that now might not be the best time to buy real estate. In fact, Buffett...
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