With the real estate market tanking (for the time being) here in Tampa, investors are looking to other locales for a place to park their money, and hopefully make some money. Topsail Island real estate is one such place. Topsail Island is located off the coast of North Carolina, which means it’s not as stinking hot and humid as here in the Sunshine state. The barrier island isn’t very big - just over 25 miles long, but the size allows the community to retain a down home family kind of feel, while being close enough to the big city (Wilmington, NC) that you don’t lose touch with the finer things in life.

Those of you looking for a quiet place to own a vacation home might just think that Topsail can’t be beat - it’s got golf, fishing, beaches, dining, marinas, and plenty to see and do. Rent your 2nd home out to tourist and enjoy it when you want to get away from the Florida heat! The weekly or monthly rental fees are more than enough to cover a mortgage, and the island is just a day away by car when you’re ready to BE the tourist. Now that’s the life for me!