Look into new built properties especially inventory ones. Inventory homes are tagged with a price but there are extremely negotiable. On top of that, as incentives the seller will provide with up to 3-6% of closing costs if you go with their lenders. There are many options open to you. Property tax may be a bit high but it varies from county to county. Comparing Florida with other states, residents in florida only pay property tax and Federal tax. Other states include property, federal, state, city and local tax. So you are still getting a good deal