How to Build a Team in the Jacksonville Market

[Harrison Lopes]

After some preliminary market analysis, Jacksonville seems to hit the sweet spot for me on several metrics. I'm a Miami-based residential (and hopefully soon, commercial) real estate investor and would love to transition to Jacksonville. I typically buy B-- to C class properties with the intention of improving them with moderate rehab + rent increases. In my current market I buy SFH and duplexes for around $80k - $200k.

Are there any Jax neighborhoods that sound similar to what I described above? I've researched and am planning a couple visits to Jacksonville next month but would love some boots on the ground insight beforehand. I'd also appreciate any insight on how you screen Jax-based property management companies, general contractors, and realtors. Anything unique to Jax I should be aware of when it comes to building a team there?