Most buyers ask about square footage and finishes. The sharp ones look at reserves, board minutes, and who’s actually paying attention. Because in Miami, you’re not just buying a unit, you’re stepping into a living system. One that remembers every decision that came before you.

Pre-construction looks clean, floor plans, renderings, a sales team that remembers your name. But behind the champagne and timelines is a contract that hasn’t been written for you. Here’s what smart buyers know before they sign.

In Brickell, towers keep rising but the water rights don’t. Marina access has become the most unbuildable luxury in Miami, and only a handful of legacy buildings still hold it.

It’s not a gift. It’s a calculated decision: a condo in a city where renting drains capital and buying, done right, builds optionality. For her life now. For your portfolio later.