We advise, design, and manage real estate investments across the full value creation cycle
We have learned with experience which locations and features are best for a successful vacation rental in Florida. This way you can both enjoy your property and earn income. We can connect you with talented and honest real estate and mortgage professionals that specialize in the South Florida second homemarket.
Buy Opportunity
We identify markets primed for appreciation and properties where the valuation leaves room to build equity. The right buy is where wealth creation begins.
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We can connect you with talented and honest real estate and mortgage professionals that specialize in the South Florida real estate market.
We have learned with experience which locations and features are best for a successful vacation rental in Florida. This way you can both enjoy your property and earn income. We can connect you with talented and honest real estate and mortgage professionals that specialize in the South Florida second homemarket.
Build Equity
Targeted renovations and high-return upgrades add value from day one. We identify what moves the needle and execute fast.
We can connect you with talented and honest real estate and mortgage professionals that specialize in the South Florida real estate market.
It's little details that make setting up a vacation home and rental difficult. Purchasing and assembling every little household item. We know what renters want and do this all for you.
Hold & Earn
STR, LTR, or second home — we structure the hold to maximize income and offset carrying costs. The property works for you
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It's little details that make setting up a vacation home and rental difficult. Purchasing and assembling every little household item. We know what renters want and do this all for you.
We can also connect you with alternate revenue streams to earn even greater income. We have a team of cleaners, handymen, and management staff assembled to ensure happy tenants leave positive reviews and keep your property in good condition.
Exit High
We stage, time, and position your property to capture maximum capital gain. Every detail of the exit is designed to put more in your pocket.
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We can also connect you with alternate revenue streams to earn even greater income. We have a team of cleaners, handymen, and management staff assembled to ensure happy tenants leave positive reviews and keep your property in good condition.
We can also connect you with alternate revenue streams to earn even greater income. We have a team of cleaners, handymen, and management staff assembled to ensure happy tenants leave positive reviews and keep your property in good condition.
Optimize Tax
Depreciation, cost segregation, and 1031 exchanges built into the strategy from day one. We make sure you keep more of what you make.
We can also connect you with alternate revenue streams to earn even greater income. We have a team of cleaners, handymen, and management staff assembled to ensure happy tenants leave positive reviews and keep your property in good condition.
Consider the economics of our properties.
Meet the Founder.
Erica
Caplen
Founder and President
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Erica Caplen is a real estate advisor who started her practice in South Florida. Clients who worked with her saw stronger returns than they had experienced elsewhere — and began asking her to take on properties across the country. Homemade Investment was built to meet that demand, offering a comprehensive advisory approach that goes well beyond what most real estate services provide.