Looking for insights on FL investment rental market for my 1st

[Venkata Lukalapu]

Hi BP Family,

New to investment and trying LD investment from WA state. Having lived in Jacksonville, FL back in 2016, looking for some insights on the best place to invest in FL rental market. Planning for LTR investment with some cash flow and appreciation. I did some research and see that Sarasota, Jacksonville, Kissimmee, Tampa, St. Augustine to be some good markets to start. I may be wrong and looking for suggestions.

Also, open to other state markets.

Thanks in advance.

Venkata