Lionel Messi is certainly attempting to make South Florida seem more like home… the new Inter Miami player was photographed house hunting over the weekend, gazing at a big Fort Lauderdale estate.

The 36-year-old spent his day off on Sunday to look into a prospective new home for him and his family after scoring the game-winning goal in his debut for David Beckham’s MLS club on Friday.

Messi’s wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and all of their children accompanied the footballer on the journey… looking at a large property located along the Intracoastal Waterway.

No word yet on whether Messi liked it enough to make an offer… but one thing is certain: the man can certainly afford whatever price tag it came with.

He’ll reportedly make $5 MILLION each month as part of his new 2.5-year contract with Inter Miami!

Of course, he’s already proven his worth by lifting his new team over Cruz Azul in the 94th minute of his debut encounter with the team.

Messi’s next game is against Atlanta on Tuesday… and then maybe some keys to a new mansion after that???