When you think about investment markets, one thing that will always come up is real estate in destination areas. There are a few of these areas in the U.S. One of the most active is Florida. For years now the Florida real estate market has been booming. Well, booming may not be quite the term, exploding is more like it. There is nowhere in the U.S. that has more in terms of amenities and attractions to offer a savvy investor. The proliferation of Florida real estate is closely tied to both the weather in Florida and the attractions such as Disney World, Universal Studios and others.

However, there is a lot more to Florida than just theme parks and sun. Florida offers an environment that is ideal for real estate investment. An abundance of available properties and a high demand for quality vacation and longer term rentals has created the ideal atmosphere for some serious ROI. Let's have a look at the Jacksonville area. The "first coast" is an amazing area characterized by Florida's famous white sand beaches that stretch for an eternity before dissolving into the crystal blue ocean. It's hard to imagine a more beautiful place, when people think of Florida this is what they see in their minds.

Whether you are thinking of investing for the long-term or short-term there is a great selection of properties that will suit your every need. Of course with this area the vacation rentals is the market of choice. Vacation rentals make fantastic money all year-round as this area has more that 300 days of sun annually. Many families and individuals seek out vacation rentals as a cheaper and less commercialized alternative to major chain hotels and spas. Many smart investors have made their fortunes off vacation rentals. You can too!