Hey there riders, brand new to the forum. I have no scoot right now! Previous bikes while living in California:
2013 Aprilia Shiver 750
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2017 Honda CBR500RA
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But now that I live in North Central Florida, USA there's
no mountain twisties to ride! 
Seriously considering picking up a 2014-2016 R1200RT.
True, but look at the bright side. There are PLENTY of roads North and East of Northern Florida, worth exploring. And, in fact, there are a number of local BMW groups to join up with for rides in the SE region. You're area is rich with opportunity, uhhh, once you get off the bumper-to-bumper freeways. 🤣
As for as the "no bike" thingy, been there, done that, and you're at the right place to find good info about your next bike. Personally, if the money isn't drastically different (and in your budget), I'd avoid the 2014's, and focus on 2017-2018's, again, if you can. Reason's involve early model year issues (i.e. 2014-2018 RT's are known as the 'Wethead" model series), probably resolved by now, but ... there are still reasons to avoid 'em. The 2017-2018 had a mid-model transmission upgrade, plus, I usually avoid any early model year bikes, and target the later bikes in the model year series, as more bugs get worked out after the first couple of years.
Also, there are model's known as "premium", which means that they have all or most of the bells and whistles, i.e. options available. (For me, that solved the problem of deciding which options I wanted, and which I didn't need. It made it easier to compare Beemers as a "commodity", if you eliminate all of that "noise". There's the model RT, year, maybe color, the mileage (lower=better), general condition, and any expensive extras that were added (example: 49L rear top box runs $1500 new/list). That's it. After that, it's apples to apples comparisons, between bikes. Things like tires, are maybe a $200 or $300 wear issue, that I don't care about, since I'd prefer fresh rubber of my choice, anyway. Custom/after market seats are a big price point, too, and you're probably going to want them. Windscreens are subjective, but the OEM screen isn't terrible, and again, they are a relatively low $$ addition (plus, you'll find many used one's available if you give it time, on older model Beemers; another advantage over buying the latest and greatest thing).
Good luck with the search. I'd try to buy before Spring, because prices will firm up as the season heats up. You might find an off season deal, particularly if you're willing to drive or fly to pick it up. (When I look for a new BMW, I'm searching all 50 states.)
