They are different lifestyles and different balance sheets. A condo gives you services, security, amenities, and the ability to lock the door and leave. In exchange you accept association dues, building rules, and a board that has a say in how the building is run. For seasonal residents and frequent travelers, that trade is often worth it.
A house gives you land, privacy, and full control. You carry your own insurance, maintenance, and staff decisions, and in South Florida you think about roof age, elevation, and hurricane protection yourself. In return, you own the one component of Miami real estate that is genuinely finite: the lot.
The right answer depends on how you will actually use the property. How many months a year you are here, whether you want income potential, and how much operational involvement you want. Rangely works both sides of this decision across Miami-Dade and Broward and will walk you through the real carrying picture of each before you commit.