Market analysis - Tampa Bay MSA

[Bernard Sanga]

Hello!

I am looking to purchase my first commercial multi family property by 2nd quarter of next year. I am looking for smaller deals in the 8-20 units area. I am in the process of market analysis and seeing compressed cap rates everywhere. Feels like there's very little meat on the bone whenever I try to analyze deals that are being sent to me by brokers and those listed in sites like Crexi or loopnet. I am looking to expand a little further outside Tampa/ Pinellas county area.
My questions is: which area(s) are you seeing potential in the surrounding cities? Any leads on where to look? I am seeing better margins going north of tampa. Are you seeing this as well?
I would love to connect with local investors. Any virtual or in person meet ups or masterminds focused on multifamily investing that you can recommend?

Thanks in advance everybody!