Either way, there are several people who make this work all the time.

I think the main thing people would point to as a red flag for Ocala is that it is not a large employment center like Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville and as a result may be more exposed to a pull back in values when there is a downturn. 

Anyone can live anywhere they want if they have the money, and sometimes houses are bought and then rented out without much background checking on the people moving in.

It puts you in a position to learn the market, build connections, and spot deals before most people even know they exist.

Fewer people can afford to buy when prices are high, increasing demand for rentals and driving up rents.

Been in law enforcement for some time and while they do evolve over time, they will keep the same red flags in for long enough for people to figure them out and spot them. 

Attend local real estate investor (REI) meetings and get to know people.

A lot of cities require you to get a work comp policy if you are an owner builder unless you hire all people with their own policies.

But for people thinking about diving in now, what’s the point?

Get a handful together to start, so you have some cash to initiate the class action.