Plus the strong presence of professional sports and affordable living make it a great destination for growth.

(in other words there is a gamble to it).Will it bring more rent--probably not--unless it's dated (pink tile, 1950's sink, 1980's cabinets, etc...)Here are some pics of bathrooms from Apartment complexes.

I would guess they dont have a super scheduled home life,  ie they arent getting driven to sports or music lessons..after school..

It's absolutely a gamble to assume prices will go down and a costly gamble if you do not get in the market. 

Everything in this city is getting more expensive because the largest indoor sports complex in the country is being built right downtown about 1/2 mile from this property.

Because of the restrictions for cars, you may be better off from a tax timing perspective if you replace your business car with a heavy sport utility vehicle (SUV) instead of another car.

On the other side, deals that are negative cash flow deals and your banking on appreciation are closer to gambling than I like. 

Even since my first car I've discovered that if you buy "the right car" you can buy a really fun sports car and have a lower cost of ownership than a brand new civic, and in some cases even make money to own the car.

I would say Tampa:No state income taxLow crimeThere are four professional sports teams to cheer on!

I am a get rich slow type of guy and dont gamble unless it's expendable money.