Texas Florida real estate: complete 2025 comparison guide

🔷 Investing in land in Texas or Florida in 2025: what strategic choice?

Buying land in Texas or Florida represents a real strategic challenge for French investors wishing to diversify their assets in the United States. These two emblematic states of the American South combine advantageous tax conditions, a dynamic real estate market and solid valuation prospects. The absence of local income tax, a booming population and increasing pressure on housing make them even more attractive for well-structured real estate projects.

So, where to invest in 2025? On the one hand, Texas boasts a robust economy, driven by the technology and energy sectors. On the other, Florida capitalizes on its sunny climate and sustained tourist demand, making it ideal for seasonal rentals. Texas is particularly suited to long-term asset profiles, while Florida appeals to investors seeking rapid returns and liquidity. This guide provides you with a comprehensive, up-to-date and pragmatic analysis, to help you choose the right strategy for your objectives, risk appetite and investment horizon.

🔗 Find out more about the experts behind these innovative land strategies:

👥 Introducing LandQuire's founders from Miami

Romain Daniellou is a French-American land investor based in Miami. Arriving in the US in 2016, he co-founded LandQuire in 2020 after several years of analyzing the local real estate market. He has raised over $40 million from 600+ French-speaking investors and leads the high-yield land acquisition strategy. He also specializes in land entitlement and structuring bespoke SPV projects.

Thibaut Guéant has a double degree in finance and management, solid international experience (PwC Mexico, Invest US) and a realtor's license in Florida. He is in charge of LandQuire's investor relations, strategic management and marketing development. With over 130 projects financed and an average yield of over 20%, he has built a reputation for excellence in the US real estate market.

🔷 Texas Florida comparison: where to buy land in 2025?

Criteria	Texas	Florida
Average land price	8 to 20 USD/m² (out of town)	25 to 60 USD/m² (coastal areas)
Property taxes	1.6 to 2.2% (depending on county)	Approximately 1%.
Potential rental yield	6 à 9 %	5 à 7 %
Property gains over 12 months	+20,9 %	+11,3 %
Climate risks	Limited (droughts, fires)	High (hurricanes, rising sea levels)
Local demand	Demographic + economic	Tourism + residential

🔹 To remember: strategic comparison

Texas: strong growth, emerging markets, long-term valuation

Every year, the Lone Star State attracts hundreds of thousands of new residents, attracted by a favorable tax environment, a still-controlled cost of living, and an economy driven by the technology, energy and logistics sectors. Booming cities such as Austin, San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth and Abilene are concentrating investment in public and private infrastructure, generating a growing need for housing and ready-to-build land.

For land investors, this represents fertile ground: under-valued plots of land on the outskirts of these metropolises offer strong potential for value enhancement, especially when they benefit from good zoning, access to networks and a sustained demographic dynamic. In the medium to long term, these areas offer the potential for substantial capital gains, particularly in planned urbanization or urban redevelopment projects. This strategy appeals to asset profiles looking for a tangible, sustainable asset with organic growth potential.

Florida: liquidity, cash flow and seasonal rental potential

The Sunshine State stands out for its ability to generate rental income quickly thanks to massive and constant tourism. Renowned beaches, a pleasant year-round climate and a wide range of attractions (Disney World, the Everglades, art deco in Miami) attract both international and local customers. As a result, demand for short-term rentals is exploding, particularly on platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO. Areas such as Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale or Cape Coral lend themselves ideally to this strategy. Rapid capital turnover secures immediate cash flow and enables frequent reinvestment. This strategy is ideally suited to investors looking for liquidity, rapid profitability, and favorable taxation without local income tax.

In both cases, the states stand out for their advantageous tax structure, with no personal income tax, which optimizes net returns, particularly for well-companied foreign investors.

🔷 Why buy land in Texas or Florida depending on your strategy?

🎯 Objective: heritage or profitability?

Asset strategy: Texas is the place to be, especially in areas of strong demographic expansion. Cities such as Austin, Houston and San Marcos still offer affordable land, with the prospect of significant appreciation over the next 5 to 10 years. Thanks to rapid urbanization, the influx of new businesses and the development of infrastructure, land pressure is increasing. Buying today at low prices means you can aim to resell in the medium to long term at a high added value. This is an ideal approach for patient investors who are looking to transfer their property or build up a solid portfolio.
Yield strategy: Florida, for its part, offers the opportunity to rapidly generate short-term rental income, particularly via seasonal rentals (Airbnb, VRBO). Areas such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Orlando offer immediate profitability thanks to sustained year-round tourist demand. This strategy is aimed at investors seeking regular cash flow, or even rapid capital turnover through resale after a few years. However, it requires active rental management and a good knowledge of the local market to maximize occupancy and the price per night.

🏡 Objective: residence or investment?

Second-home project or future retirement: Florida attracts many French-speaking expatriates and retirees in search of sunshine, comfort and health security. The climate is mild year-round, making for a pleasant, relaxing living environment. The state also boasts an excellent healthcare network, renowned for its modernity and accessibility. As for infrastructure, it's all here: international airports, well-maintained beaches, renowned golf courses and luxury shopping centers. All of which make it an ideal destination for long-term relocation. Cities such as Naples, Sarasota and Cape Coral are particularly popular. They appeal to couples looking to prepare for retirement while consolidating their wealth with a tangible, long-term investment.
Pure investment or speculative: Texas, on the other hand, attracts more aggressive investors, keen to capitalize on urban growth and the value of raw land. On the outskirts of Austin, Dallas or Abilene, as yet undeveloped land offers high potential for capital gains, especially when located in areas with ongoing urbanization plans. This type of speculative investment can be combined with a multi-year land banking strategy, with resale once the area has been urbanized or building permits obtained.

🔷 Recommended investment strategies: profiling

Depending on your objectives and risk tolerance, different real estate strategies are possible. Some aim to build a lasting asset base with a gradual increase in value over 5 to 10 years. Others are more opportunistic, aiming to generate income quickly or to turn capital around through property flip operations in areas of high demand.

🔹 What type of investor are you?

Your choice will depend on your profile:

Cautious investor: long-term capitalization
Dynamic investor: looking for fast cash flow
Hybrid investor: balancing profitability and stability

It also makes sense to combine several approaches to balance return and security.

🔹 Legal structure and geographical area

Legal structuring is an essential lever:

LLC: for transparent joint investment
SPV: for secure, legally supervised projects
Foreign holding company: optimizing disposal taxation

Geography also has a major influence:

Texas: booming suburban areas (Abilene, San Antonio)
Florida: coastal and tourist areas (Cape Coral, Orlando)

Each configuration calls for a different strategy.

🔹 LandQuire support

LandQuire helps you refine your action plan through personalized support. Together, you can build a robust land portfolio, aligned with your wealth objectives, tax constraints and risk appetite.

🔷 5 concrete land strategies to consider

1. Heritage approach (Texas)

Invest in raw land near urban development areas in Texas, with deferred but significant returns.

Example: purchase at $8/m² in Abilene with projected resale at $18/m² after servicing.

2. Rental approach (Florida)

In Florida, look for serviced plots close to tourist areas.

Example: 1,500 m² plot in Orlando generating $500/month net rental income, for a gross profitability of 6.5%.

3. Leveraged mixed approach (LLC)

Group purchase via an LLC, allowing pooling of the purchase price and tax optimization.

Average target yield: 8-10% net/year.

4. Framed SPV strategy (LandQuire)

Through LandQuire, it is possible to invest through legally protected Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).

Each investor holds proportional shares and benefits from a performance-adjusted return.
Target yield: 10 to 14% net per annum.

5. Short-cycle approach (Flip foncier - Florida)

Target opportunistic operations in Florida on land coming out of joint ownership or inheritance, to be resold within 18 months after legal clean-up.

Estimated ROI: up to 18% gross/year depending on the case.

🔷 Real-life example: PREFABRICATED HOUSES 2 in Florida

A project financed in 265 days for a total of $1,485,205, comprising 7 mobile home plots on 36 acres with an estimated ROI of 28.32%.

Capital raised: $850,000
Total capitalization: $1,485,205
Resale estimate: $2,205,000
Estimated profit for the investor: $237,881
Estimated profitability: 28.32
Investment horizon: 12 to 24 months

This project embodies a controlled rental strategy, with mutualization via SPV and secure flows via shared ownership.

🔷 Property taxation USA: Texas vs Florida

⚖️ Common rules

No local income tax: Texas and Florida levy no personal income tax. This is one of their major tax advantages. For foreign investors, this means that the rental income generated is not taxed at state level. The result: higher net profitability, which considerably enhances the appeal of these property markets.

💰 Federal tax on rental income

Rental income, on the other hand, is taxed by theIRS (Internal Revenue Service), the US federal tax authority. Rates vary from 15% to 30%, depending on your tax status: resident, non-resident or corporation.
The good news? Many expenses are deductible: depreciation, management fees, maintenance, insurance, mortgage interest, etc. These deductions help to reduce the tax base, thereby optimizing the taxation of your real estate project.
In addition, the France-US tax treaty avoids double taxation. A tax credit equivalent to that paid in the United States is granted in France.

📈 Capital gains tax

When you resell land in the U.S. with a capital gain, this is also taxed by the IRS. If you have held the property for more than 12 months, you benefit from the reduced rate on long-term gains, generally between 15% and 20%, depending on your income.
For French investors, the bilateral agreement also allows double taxation to be avoided, thanks to a tax credit. In France, capital gains must be declared, but you benefit from an equivalent tax allowance.
To optimize exit taxation, we strongly recommend structuring the investment through an LLC or a dedicated holding company. This ensures the legal security of the transaction, enables succession planning and optimizes the overall tax impact of the project.(source IRS)

📍 Special features

Texas: Property taxes vary widely from county to county, ranging from 1.6% to over 2.2% of the appraised value of the property. This variability is linked to local budgetary needs (schools, infrastructure, security), but it also offers opportunities: some rural or less-developed counties have a much lower tax burden. It should be noted that these taxes are largely tax-deductible for investors declaring their income in the United States, which can lighten the net burden. A good analysis of the targeted county is therefore essential prior to purchase.
Florida: Property taxes remain stable overall, at around 1%, which makes financial projections easier. However, in very touristy or coastal areas, such as Miami-Dade, Palm Beach or Naples, this tax can rise significantly. What's more, compulsory insurance against climatic risks (hurricanes, floods) adds to the overall operating cost. For rental investors, these factors must be taken into account when calculating net yield.

💡 Optimization tip: the LLC

Creating an LLC (Limited Liability Company) allows :

Creating an LLC in the United States offers a number of tangible advantages for French investors. First and foremost, this type of structure makes it possible toefficiently organize the transfer of assets, particularly in the event of inheritance. Thanks to clear governance, investors can anticipate the transfer of shares to their children or heirs without incurring excessive tax pressure, making it an ideal solution for long-term strategies.

As far as taxation is concerned, the LLC offers a rare degree of flexibility: partners can choose between being taxed on income (flow-through) or opting for corporate income tax (IS). This flexibility makes it possible to adjust the tax regime in line with changes in personal circumstances, the profitability of the project, or the tax environment.

Finally, the LLC facilitates group investments, in the manner of a French SCI. It is based on a detailed Operating Agreement, defining the roles, responsibilities, voting rights and exit procedures of the members. This avoids conflicts and provides legal security for operations, while facilitating the entry of new partners. For projects managed by LandQuire, this structure is preferred to guarantee transparency, legal protection and tax flexibility.

💡 A well-structured LLC also makes it possible to limit partners' liability to contributions, thus protecting their personal assets in the event of litigation, accident or default. This is the structure most commonly recommended by law firms specializing in cross-border real estate.

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🔷 Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q1: Do I have to travel to buy land in Texas or Florida?
No, many purchases can be made remotely via power of attorney, with local legal support.

Q2: What is the minimum investment required to invest with LandQuire?
Generally between $100,000 and $250,000, depending on the size of the project and the level of mutualization chosen.

Q3: Is it possible to mix the two strategies in a single portfolio?
Yes, it is advisable to diversify between the two states to balance returns and asset security.

Q4: How liquid is undeveloped land?
This depends very much on the area. In Florida, liquidity is often faster than in Texas, especially in coastal areas.

Q5: What ancillary costs need to be anticipated?
In addition to the purchase price: US notary fees, closing costs, any development costs, and annual property taxes.

Q6: Does LandQuire offer legal and tax support?
Yes, all projects are supported by a network of lawyers, tax experts and chartered accountants specialized in US law and international taxation.

Q7: How can I quickly assess whether a plot of land is well located?
LandQuire systematically provides integrated GEO analyses: nearby infrastructure, local demographic trends, and urban development potential.

Q8: What is the average resale time for a land project?
On average between 12 and 36 months, depending on the area, type of land and strategy (passive or active development).

🔷 Customer testimonials

Franz - Investor in the West Indies :

"With LandQuire, I don't have to deal with things directly and the benefits are better than in France or the West Indies."

Simon - Investor in Europe :

"The cooperation has been wonderful. The return on investment was estimated at around 20% and it was achieved."

Sébastien - Investor from France :

"Dealing with well experienced people. So far they have delivered everything they promised on time. I look forward to getting my investment back so I can refinance."

🔷 LandQuire: supervised expertise

LandQuire doesn't work alone. All projects are validated by a rigorous network of experts, selected for their mastery of the specificities of the American land market:

Lawyers specializing in US real estate law, capable of analyzing local contractual clauses, securing notarized deeds (closing) and defending the interests of foreign investors;
International tax specialists familiar with France-US tax treaties and the subtleties of holding assets in the United States via an LLC or SPV structure;
Certified public accountants for clear, US GAAP-compliant reporting and easy cross-border tax filing.

This multi-disciplinary framework enables LandQuire to offer tailor-made support, guaranteeing each investor total transparency, optimum legal security and anticipation of financial risks. This structured approach reassures both novices and seasoned investors wishing to access American real estate with confidence.

Ready to compare land opportunities according to your investor profile? Whether you're looking for a secure long-term investment or a dynamic return in the short to medium term, LandQuire offers a rigorous selection of real estate projects to suit every strategy. Our teams are with you every step of the way: feasibility study, legal structuring (LLC, SPV), property due diligence, cross-border taxation. Thanks to our in-depth expertise of the US market and strong local roots in Texas and Florida, you benefit from tailor-made support and access to operations hitherto reserved for professionals. 👉 Contact our advisors today for a personalized simulation and add a new dimension to your assets and receive a personalized estimate.

🔷 Further information: official sources and reference resources

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Texas Florida real estate: 2025 comparison guide