Miami Beach Condo-Hotels

Given the lack of Miami Beach condo-hotel information available to most buyers, the newness of the concept, and the complexity of it, I'm bringing you this comprehensive overview to increase your awareness and understanding of the condo-hotel business model and the opportunities in Miami Beach real estate.

Hotel developers like the concept because they can share their financial risk with future condo unit owners. Miami Beach condo-hotel owners like it because they can acquire a luxury residential suite at a world-class resort, use their units for a specified period of time, and have the option of placing them into an organized rental program to potentially generate revenue while they're away.

Sometimes Miami Beach condo-hotels are called hybrids because they combine an investment with second home or vacation home property features. Many developments offer an expanded array of hotel services available to owners when they're in residence. This could include valet, concierge, and maid and spa services, among other resort-style luxury benefits. The rental dollars you may generate from ownership in a Miami Beach condo-hotel can make this option appealing.

Available in both new and historic buildings, condo-hotels are usually large, high-rise getaway destinations. Every major player in the hotel industry has looked at condo-hotels, condo-hotel conversions, and condo-hotel construction to see if it fits their portfolios. Operated by such notable names as Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Starwood, Hilton, Regent International Hotels, and Bulgari, condo-hotels are traditionally found in seasonal resort areas but are also popping up in urban centers like New York, Chicago, and Atlanta.

South Florida has one of the greatest selections of condo-hotels in the country and has been a popular destination due to domestic and international demand for second or vacation homes and Latin American interest in the historically secure U.S. real estate market. The Orlando and Miami-Fort Lauderdale areas each could have as many as 10,000 condo-hotel units in the next few years, up from less than 1,000 units five years ago.

Typically, the operator of a Miami Beach condo-hotel rental program, in exchange for a share of the revenue, markets your unit as a hotel, takes reservations, and runs the front desk. The management company also provides the services hotel guests would expect, such as housekeeping, food and beverage, and concierge.

Miami Beach condo-hotels differ from Miami Beach condos in a number of ways, including the extent of your voting rights and your access to property books and records as a condo-hotel unit owner. Read more here.

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