Your best bet would be to connect with local operators and ask them.

I was once told jokingly that we bet on the jockey, not the horse.Next comes the property.

That's probably your best bet.

We do want to settle in a little bit here while continuing to do our homework, but hope to get into something in the next 6-12 months.With the way interest rates are looking now and what little I see on public listings, I think a smaller multi-family that needs a little rehab would be the best bet. 

Hence if the lease clearly has terms against this and section 8 is supporting the rent, that is your best bet to ensure the tenant complies with the lease.

Just like doubling down on a bet you could lose it all. 

I could be wrong, but the only way to make lots of money is to make educated bets and execute them.

. - Supply will abate. 2026 and 2027 will see less than half the deliveries nationwide of of 2024 and 2025, respectively, and I bet that is even more extreme in a market like Tampa.

I think making it more generic and less custom is the safer bet.

You can talk to the bank about a loan; however, my bet is they will want some form of contract and scope of work and will only pay him at set milestones.