Tampa...trends, tactics and tips ?

[Bill Fennelly]

Just curious about the Tampa market area and would appreciate hearing what people with "boots on the ground" are seeing in that marketplace for trends in the housing market (days on market, months of inventory etc.) , pricing, rents / vacancy rates, fix n flip opportunities, buy & hold strategies, buying smaller apartments (4-12 units)...I am seriously considering investing in this marketplace since pricing in my market area is through the roof...this would be long distance for me but I have knowledge of the area having gone to college there in a previous life and have more than a handful of strong contacts as well...an feedback would be greatly appreciated, have a good weekend everyone !