COMPs are much more sophisticated than simple CMAs, COMPs are the best Marketing forecast, done by Marketing economists such as university professors who teach Marketing Economics.With a glance at today’s economy, we can forecast the answer by watch the trend of the first 1-6 point and analyze point  7 and 8:1- Consumer confidence index is it up or down2- Business confidence index is it up or down3- Bond yield is it up or down4- GDP on the rise is it up or down5- The Stock market is climbing or declining6- Interest rate is it up or down7- Quantitative easing: What does that mean?

I have been patiently waiting for the weather to warm up so I can finish the last piece to my flip in the metro Detroit area.

I miss the hot Valencia weather.  

I have my eyes on a couple properties $40-$50k range and need to move with the weather soon to break.

Weather and affordability are usually the driving factors.As you pinpoint places to invest in Florida I would also consider areas like West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Cape Coral, Sarasota, and even Tampa.

Weather is too hot in summer 2.

Chris Gordon When analyzing an asset whichever method you use is a forecast as you cannot predict future cash flows or values.

There's always a high demand for homes, qualified buyers, perfect weather, and so many other great things.

Most are in Mpls or St Paul, but you will find some first-tier suburbs with large duplexes.  3-4 plexes are as common as a Vikings Super Bowl outside of the two cities.Within 45 minutes of MSP airport: This will be no problem, everything is within 45 minutes of the airport, especially in multifamily.Areas with a small town/ neighborhood feel are a big plus: South St Paul would have this feel so would Stillwater but that is probably more than 45 minutes from the airport with any level of traffic or bad weather.

Practically, when you seek to turn the unit, do your best to move into one room or the garage (if garage water/weather tight and no electronics in cold winter) and clean the unit and re-rent.