In this I hope that I can link with someone that can provide more insight into the local market.

Also, confirm market rents support your investment.

Warn them in the marketing (example: "This is an old house and noise travels between units.

I.E. you know the area better than others.Is there a short-term rental market where you vacation at, where you went to college or where you grew up in?

Market Demand: Buyers love move-in-ready homes, and flips are often the most attractive properties on the market.

I’m looking to invest out of my home state, Texas, and have narrowed it down to 3 markets.

in a stick frame market and one of the cheapest markets to build we build with margin at $190 or so a square foot. that will go up over time about 5% or 10% a year to keep up with new build price increases. we are buidling a 3 story walk up and source some of the lowest priced crews.

Engage an investor-focused realtor/broker in your preferred market (this is not a residential realtor) and start 'tire kicking' the market and properties that fit your criteria.

I, too, am in Tampa and I've been a lender/banker and a Real Estate investor in the market since 1996.

Found it through a broker on the market.