There are a lot of deals there for flipping as well.If I were you I'd try and adopt an abundance mentality rather than a scarcity mentality. 1) You can find deals anywhere, 2) Competition isn't a negative thing...

The great thing about Bigger Pockets is that there's always an abundance of options with knowledgeable folks every step of the way.

With many oil field workers leaving town foreclosures are becoming abundant as well as other great investment opportunities for single family units.

There is an abundance of information available at not cost.  

How I define a solid company culture is the following.Ethics are not optional, but guaranteed...a brokerage that simply does the right thingA culture of abundance where there is more than enough to go around.  

There is an abundance of affordable rentals throughout Florida, but without knowing more about you, your risk tolerance, short & long term goals no one here can assist you properly.  

Area A seems to have an over abundance of properties where my numbers work, but they also seem to have an abundance of rentals available.  

Check this Link for some idea on cash buyers ->https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3539/49315-how-to-create-an-abundant-list-of-cash-buyers-hungry-for-properties

I live in NJ where we do have abundant below freezing days. 

Now that you have this abundance of information at your fingertips of course.