Help! Any Buildings w/ Signs of Life? (Miami, Fort Myers: sales, apartments)

[MiamiHoo]

I'm looking to rent either downtown or the beach (to commute downtown to work). I'm a young (early 20's), single guy and I want a building that's not completely dead.
I checked out the Viceroy/Icon and although it's a bit out of my price range, that didn't matter because it was terribly boring. The architecture and decor are great, especially the Club 50 and main pool areas but there's hardly anyone there. I expected hot Brazilian women lounging by the pool and all I saw was an older woman reading a book on one of the beds and a gay couple tanning. ZZZ...
I know that a lot of buildings are hurting from the economic crisis and Miami has typically been light on the end buyer/user sales but are there any nice buildings that are fun to live in (i.e. where the amenities get some use)? I've heard good things about the Flamingo on South Beach near Lincoln Rd. and I've heard that rentals in Midtown have picked up too.

[tallrick]

Young attractive people are generally too poor to afford "nice" buildings unless they are supported by rich parents. Midtown is just a fancy name for slum, to me it is the same word as "overtown". South beach is full of low-end efficiencies and tiny apartments and you will find a younger crowd there.

[noland123]

Originally Posted by tallrick

Young attractive people are generally too poor to afford "nice" buildings unless they are supported by rich parents. Midtown is just a fancy name for slum, to me it is the same word as "overtown". South beach is full of low-end efficiencies and tiny apartments and you will find a younger crowd there.

You must be rich then uh Tallrick !

[HowGoesIt]

A lot of buildings in downtown are pretty dead. I would check out Marina Blue. I've been in the building a few times and there are always young, pretty people hanging out by the pool, in the gym, and around the common areas.

There are also TONS of older, cheaper apartment buildings in South Beach that are jammed packed with young people.

[FlyMIA]

Loft 1 and Loft 2 seem pretty busy and it has tons of young people in it.

[noland123]

I read on Comcast news in Fort Myers,there was a 32-floor condominium that had only one tenant in the whole place,talk about lights out.

[bcfd29]

find a good realtor and he/she can help you identify potential proprties with the amenities and population you are seeking. We recently relocated to N Beach from out of the country (Carribean) and had excellent results doing this. Be prepared to invest some time travelling here for some recon of your short list.......

[zpcsc]

I live in Loft2, and it's 100% full. I love living here and everyone that I meet seems to also feel the same. They rent well and not expensive, $1100+, if you are not familiar w/the units they are lofts, open floor plans. My unit is the largest 1/1 at 910 sqft and large walk in closet with large bathroom. We have an amazing roof top pool! Marina Blue is another good one, I did a BPO for them and they stated they are 75% full, they got busy right away. My friend at Loft2 is putting his apartment up for rent 650 sqft and moving to Marina Blue to a larger 2/3 unit for $2400, high floor. Check around, the prices are right!