Relocating to Central Florida
The out-of-state buyer's playbook
A five-part course for buyers relocating to Central Florida from out-of-state or internationally. We cover the choices that define your first five years — neighborhood by life stage, school zones, commute patterns, hurricane prep, and the remote buyer playbook (virtual tours, DocuSign offers, power of attorney closings).
Syllabus
5 lessons · ~45 minutes
- 01
Neighborhoods by life stage and budget
Young family: Lake Nona. Golf + waterfront: Windermere. Walkable luxury: Winter Park. Executive commuter: Dr. Phillips. The honest breakdown.
10 min read
- 02
Schools, zoning, and why addresses matter
Orange County school zones, the Windermere vs. Olympia divide, magnet programs, and how to verify a zone before you sign a contract.
9 min read
- 03
Commute patterns and major employers
Downtown, Lake Nona Medical City, Disney, Universal, Lockheed — real commute times by origin, and the toll vs. non-toll tradeoffs.
8 min read
- 04
Hurricane prep and insurance basics
Central Florida vs. coastal risk, hurricane shutters vs. impact windows, generators, and what Florida insurance actually costs in 2026.
9 min read
- 05
The remote buyer playbook
Virtual tours that actually work, DocuSign offers, wire fraud prevention, power of attorney at closing, and the 72-hour fly-in visit.
9 min read
Questions as you go?
Text Ryan directly.
Most lessons are built from actual client questions. If something in the course doesn't quite match your situation — ask.