Top-Level Market Comparison: Tampa Vs Nashville

[Bob Mueller Jr.]

My company has non real estate (automotive related) operations in CHA/ATL/DFW/TPA/NSH/PHX, but I have family in Nashville and have grown to love Florida in my travels.  As a 1st time investor, would I be better off focusing on Tampa or Nashville?  Sounds like St. Pete might still have some cash flow possible?  Every time I see Nashville discussed on this site, it seems the market is hyper-inflated there.  Lastly, if I decide I must buy in Nashville, what would be the best strategy there with current market conditions?  I am looking to possibly buy multiple properties, so I could buy a single family in one market, and a multi in another, for instance.