New Investor Seeking Guidance on Small Multi-Family in Orlando

[Yona Ganz]

Hi everyone,

I'm a new real estate investor looking to enter the market in the Orlando area. While I'm excited about the potential, I'm also unfamiliar with the specific dynamics of the Orlando market.

I'm particularly interested in finding a small multi-family property (duplex, triplex, or fourplex) that would be a good long-term hold. Ideally, the property would also have strong appreciation potential.

Since I'm new to the area, I'd greatly appreciate any guidance from experienced BiggerPockets members familiar with the Orlando market. Here are some specific questions I have:

1) Are there any particular sub-markets within Orlando that are well-suited for small multi-family investment opportunities?

2) Which areas within Orlando have a history of strong appreciation for small multi-family property?

3) Where can I find accurate market data such as school system ratings, population growth, median household income, and crime rates for specific neighborhoods in Orlando?

Thanks in advance for your insights!