About Debbie Strawhand

REALTOR® | Avanti Way Real Estate

Phone:  321-317-8241
Email:  dkstrawhand@gmail.com

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Debbie Strawhand | Brevard County REALTOR® & Community Advocate

Brevard County and the Space Coast aren’t just where Debbie Strawhand works. They’re home. She and her family moved to Satellite Beach in 2014, drawn by coastal living and a strong sense of community, after roots in North Carolina and nearly two decades in Atlanta.

Debbie started her real estate career in 2017, bringing a background that still shapes how she works. She holds a B.S. in Geology from Georgia State University and spent years as a Client Manager in the environmental industry. That work built the organization, communication, and problem-solving skills her clients rely on today, along with a practical understanding of site and environmental questions that matter in commercial due diligence.

Today, Debbie helps buyers, sellers, investors, and business owners with both residential and commercial real estate on the Space Coast and throughout Central Florida. Her closed sales include duplex and fourplex transactions for buyers and sellers, daycare acquisitions ranging from about $500,000 to $2 million, and several long-term commercial leases. In 2027, she is expanding her commercial practice with the support of Avanti Way Realty’s dedicated commercial group. Her commercial work focuses on small multifamily properties, business owners ready to buy their own building, and small commercial investments.

As a member of Avanti Way Realty, a technology-driven brokerage, Debbie is known for being responsive, detail-oriented, and communicative. Whether she’s pricing and negotiating for a seller, helping a buyer find the right property at the right value, or walking a business owner through their first commercial purchase, her goal is the same: keep every transaction smooth, transparent, and well-organized.

Outside of real estate, Debbie is active in the community she serves. She holds a leadership role with Saint Stephen’s Way, a local nonprofit that provides safe, affordable housing and support for families who have experienced homelessness, where she leads fundraising and awareness efforts. She believes stable housing and education are foundational to everything else.

When she’s not working, Debbie enjoys boating with her husband Fred, catching up with friends at local restaurants and events, and watching her daughter Olivia begin her career after college. The household also includes a Chiweenie named Tito, a cat named Nacho, and the newest addition, Tucker, a mini dachshund who keeps everyone on their toes. Debbie often says moving to Satellite Beach was one of the best decisions her family ever made.

Commercial & Investment Services

Commercial & Investment Services

 

Real estate decisions for your business or your portfolio come down to the numbers, the location, and the details most people never see. Whether you're buying the building your business calls home, adding a rental property, or looking for your next flip, we'll look at every opportunity with clear numbers and local knowledge, so you can move forward with confidence.

My commercial and investment experience includes duplex and fourplex sales for both buyers and sellers, two daycare acquisitions ranging from about $500,000 to $2 million, and several long-term commercial leases. For more complex transactions, I work alongside Avanti Way Realty's dedicated commercial group, so you get local service backed by deep commercial expertise.

How I Can Help

  • Buy your business building. If you're paying rent every month, owning your space may build equity for your business. We'll compare buying and leasing with real numbers.
  • Owner-user property. Space for daycare, medical, fitness, professional, and service businesses, with attention to zoning, parking, and use requirements.
  • Small multifamily. Duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and small apartment buildings, whether you're buying, selling, or trading up.
  • Rental and investment property. Single-family homes and condos with a focus on income, expenses, association rules, and rental restrictions.
  • Fix-and-flip opportunities. Purchase price, renovation budget, and resale value reviewed before you commit.
  • Small commercial investment. Retail, flex, office, mixed-use, and commercial land across Brevard County.
  • Commercial leasing. Marketing available space for property owners and helping businesses find the right space to lease. Listings are marketed on the Space Coast MLS and Crexi.

Investment Property Analysis

Before you make an offer, I can prepare an investment analysis for the property you're considering. It turns the listing into clear numbers so you can compare opportunities side by side.

  • Total investment amount, including estimated closing costs
  • Estimated income, mortgage, association fees, taxes, and other expenses
  • Net operating income (NOI) and monthly cash flow
  • Cash-on-cash return
  • Estimated return if the property is resold, using a projected sale price, which is useful for both long-term holds and flips

Each analysis is an estimate based on assumptions and is not a guarantee of future performance. Buyers should get pre-qualified by a lender and review the numbers with their own tax and financial advisors.

How We Work Together

  1. Start with your goals. Cash flow, appreciation, a place for your business, or a quick resale. Your goals shape everything that follows.
  2. Find and analyze properties. We'll review listings and off-market opportunities and run the numbers on the ones worth a closer look.
  3. Line up financing. I'll connect you with lenders who handle investment and commercial loans.
  4. Complete due diligence. Zoning, flood zone, environmental considerations, leases and rent rolls, association documents, insurance, and inspections. My background in geology and the environmental industry helps here.
  5. Negotiate and close. With commercial contracts and Avanti Way's commercial team behind me when a deal calls for it.
  6. Plan what comes next. Introductions to property managers, contractors, and other trusted resources.

Thinking about an investment property or a building for your business? Let's talk through your goals and run the numbers together. Call or text 321-317-8241 or email debbiestrawhand@avantiway.com.

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