Investors in North Florida?

[Elena C.]

Hello, I am looking to invest with my fiance in the Fort Walton Beach area in the next couple of months before the end of summer. If you are a realtor, investor (military or not), or know about the market in the area, I would like to connect with you.

We haven't bought a single property yet, but are very excited to start this journey together! Fort Walton Beach seems to have more affordable houses, but not much is going on in the area except for the summer. 

A little bit about us: I am starting graduate school in Cambridge, MA this fall, so we are also planning to buy multi-family there later this year. My fiance is currently stationed in Florida, so he won't be going anywhere in the next year or two. We are looking into getting VA loans or traditional loans depending on which one allows us to use less of our cash for a single family. We plan to use this opportunity to learn more about real estate. We are okay with paying the mortgage ourselves as long as it is lower than his current rent at least until he decides to move. After that, we hope to sell it for a profit or make it a rental property.

Is there any other neighborhood in Florida that we should take into account? 

All suggestions are welcome.