Real Estate Investors on a scouting trip this weekend 1/20 - 1/22

[Larry Christian]

Hello BP'ers in Florida.  We are fairly new to BP, but have have been Real Estate Investors here in Richmond, Va...where we live.  We have been studying various Florida markets to determine the following:

1. A good market to relocate

2. Good Markets to invest (Flips & Buy/Hold Strategy) to start.

We are going to be in town (Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa) this weekend on our 1st "boots on the ground" scouting trip.  We have family in the Tampa local area as well, but we want to begin to get the lay of the land ourselves to determine our personal level of comfort.  We "think" we like the West Coast, but are not totally closed to the East Coast and other Florida Markets.  We plan to explore/scout other areas on subsequent trips.

We will eventually need the services of an "Investor Savvy Agent" as we begin this endeavor.  To start we will be looking at good, safe neighborhoods in an effort to determine where to initially transplant from Va.  Any advice on areas, open houses, etc., to scout this weekend, as well as restaurant recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards...