@Caleb Brown Thank you for the insight, Caleb.

I am hoping for a more insightful response from someone who wants to read the post.

Ask them if they'd mind sharing their experience with you.. if they'd recommend the area or not, and lastly if they could maybe send you a P/L sheet to see their income, expenses etc.You might run into some hosts that aren't responsive or any help, but it just takes a few people to share insight to get a good idea of the market you're dealing with.

The ultimate tax hit is at most $5k (20k * max 25% tax rate) and it's probably not worth it to 1031 exchange for that little of tax deferrals.

You'll gain valuable insights into evaluating deals, financing, and managing properties.Local NetworkingPlug into local investor meetups in your area, the Pensacola area should have tons of groups.

Excited to learn and get insight on investing in a new market.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

Would love if anyone else has insights on how to dispute that. 

Does anyone have any good studying material for this exam or have any insight on what I should focus on?

Thanks for sharing, always an insightful eye Collin.