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No, it's not a normal business practice and does not pass the smell test.From driving? 

After diligent searching there are ZERO duplexes for sale within an hours drive of my work place.

In Phoenix, where I’m based, or in markets like San Antonio, the best realtors do more than just list properties.. they go “driving for dollars” to find oppurtunity, leverage their local networks (probate attorneys, CPAs, divorce attorneys) and carefully analyze each property’s cash flow.

You might be able to find something in a neighbouring state to the east which is within driving distance.

Some, like the last one we got in place, used a drive by estimate of value rather than a full interior appraisal.  

This growth typically drives significant appreciation, which is the key to making this strategy work.For example:Let’s say you purchase a property for $300,000 with 25% down in a market with an 8% annual appreciation rate.

I believe that while it is a buyers market and renters market right now, these conditions will change within 5 years, because: - The long-term fundamentals that drive people to migrate to Florida remain unchanged, and a steady influx is a reasonable expectation. - Supply will abate. 2026 and 2027 will see less than half the deliveries nationwide of of 2024 and 2025, respectively, and I bet that is even more extreme in a market like Tampa.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence wholesale investment.

Purchase price: $100,000

Sale price: $147,000

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Thank you all who responded, I plan on spending some time driving the neighborhood and talking to anyone at the local coffee shop who will talk to me.