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Florida Man Wins $1000 A Week For Life From Lottery

A Florida man wins $1000 for life from the Lottery. The man won the multi-state draw game CASH4LIFE. Jose Ortiz, of Clewiston, won the prize and chose the lump-sum payment…

Florida Man Wins $1000

Florida Man Wins $1000

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A Florida man wins $1000 for life from the Lottery. The man won the multi-state draw game CASH4LIFE. Jose Ortiz, of Clewiston, won the prize and chose the lump-sum payment of $1 million. The CASH4LIFE game offers two-lifetime prizes, $1,000 a day for life or $1,000 a week for life.

He purchased the winning ticket from Clewiston Jiffy, which is located at 432 West Sugarland Highway in Clewiston. The Jiffy will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket. Congrats to this Florida man as he wins $1000 a week for life, but chose $1 million instead.

[SOURCE: WFLA]

4 Florida Cities That You Should Invest Real Estate In

Do you like money? A lot of people have been using real estate as a source of secondary income. While investing your money can be risky, the reward could also be extremely beneficial if done correctly. We've told you that Florida is one of the most affordable states for a vacation home. Now, what if you turned that vacation home to a second source of income? Investing in real estate can help you do just that. But where should you get an investment property? Location is one of the most important factors. Luckily for you, this list has the best 4 Florida cities that you should invest real estate in.

Norada Real Estate Investments tells us the best 21 cities to invest in real estate. There are so many cities around the country to choose from, but Florida, North Carolina, and Texas had the most locations. Florida came in hot with 4 cities to choose from, and North Carolina and Texas had 3 cities each. For each city on their list they examine the population, job market, affordable housing options, and real estate market trends.

For some of the Florida cities listed, it might be worth looking into the towns outside of that city. There, you may find better options and cheaper prices for homes and condos.

Here are 4 Florida cities that you should invest real estate in:

Orlando

Being home to some of the best theme parks in the world means Orlando is a hot spot for real estate. Families would love to own a vacation home by the city where they visit every year. Norada Real Estate Investments tells us that Orlando's has one of the fastest-growing job markets with high-tech industries leading the way. If you were to buy a rental property near Orlando, we're sure that you won't have a problem finding a tenant or visitors to stay.

The median listing home price in Orlando FL was $362K in January 2023

4 Florida Cities That You Should Invest Real Estate In

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Tampa

Tampa is right behind Orlando as a top tourist destination in Florida. With so many things to offer, it's no reason why Champa Bay is thriving for real estate investors. Tampa might be one of those cities we mentioned earlier where you may have to look at towns outside the metro. For example, Seminole Heights is a growing neighborhood in Tampa that is set to be a hot real estate destination.

Norada Real Estate Investments tells us that the median listing home price in Tampa FL was $395K in January 2023.

4 Florida Cities That You Should Invest Real Estate In

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Lakeland

Right in the middle of Tampa and Orlando is Lakeland, a great city that offers tons of real estate investment opportunities. Lakeland was also one of the top cities people were moving to in 2022.

Norada Real Estate Investments tells us that the median listing home price in Lakeland was $315K in January 2023.

Ocala

Ocala is a growing city in Florida with a historic downtown area. Nature lovers will appreciate this are with being so close to many of Florida's beautiful natural springs. The great news is that Ocala was a buyer's market in January 2023. Meaning there was a greater supply of homes than the demand.

Norada Real Estate Investments tells us that the median listing home price in Ocala was $299.9K in January 2023.

Kevin is a member of Tampa Bay‘s Hometown Morning Krewe on 995 QYK. He has been with the station for 25 years, is a Tampa native, and went to Jesuit High School and USF. Go Bulls!. He is passionate about all things Tampa Bay. Kevin writes articles on the ongoing road projects around the Tampa Bay area, awards that Tampa Bay cities and businesses have won and country music happenings around the Bay area. He is always doing many things with his wife and kids. He loves to read books and play video games in his spare time.