If you're getting started, I'd suggest focusing on single-family homes in growth areas with strong population trends—let me know if you need help finding the right deal!

In playing with the numbers a bit, I'm seeing a trend of atleast 2% rent to price and (ideally) < 7% mortgage rate needed to achieve a decent cash on cash rate.

Stay educated on Florida market trends and BRRRR success stories.Good luck!

Between Columbus and Dayton I've seen these trends. 

Credit Karma uses a Vantage scoring model (which we do not use in the mortgage industry), but the trend will be the same as mortgage scores. 

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I, personally, would be stressed about all that cash out of pocket though and would sell for piece of mind.San Diego, CA 2021 Real Estate Market Appreciation & Housing Market Trends - NeighborhoodScout

In the new state where you intend to invest, research real estate valuations, trends, and neighborhoods.

the trend that you are seeing in your market I think is more nationwide and you are absolutely right about building relationships with agents and wholesalers to have a good dealflow.