We ran out of time which caused us to buy a couple properties we probably shouldn't have at the bottom of our exchange list.The better ones were sold before we could buy them. 

I’ve helped several clients in similar situations find their first vacation properties here in Florida, and the Panhandle is fantastic for beginners because of its year-round tourism and robust support networks (property managers, cleaning services, etc.).

As well as coffee shops like Bottoms Up Coffee are moving in and small microbreweries like brew dog and Land Grant.

I suspect there are already excellent deals, and that there is reason to believe that buying will be rewarded handsomely over the next 10 years, but that the "bottom" may still be 12-18 months away in a market like Tampa. 

I was getting ready for a second round and a family emergency came up.

The bottom line is this: Concealment is not asset protection, proper (time consuming and expensive, I know) management, and good, prudent, practices (ditto), WHICH ARE ADHERED TO, and insurance (expensive), are needed for asset protection.

Making a well-rounded decision can lead to long-term success in real estate investment.

.: Update: got to the bottom of the most recent issue which turned out to be a miscommunication between Newrez, our bank, and the new loan servicer for Newrez which is Shellpoint.

But I do not buy bottom barrel properties in bad locations (busy roads, crime, eye-sore views) instead I focus on making a property one that the average modern family will want. 

I think if anyone chose to focus on inbound crews and create parking like you said, as well as crew amenities (large dining areas, etc), they would be booked year-round and in-demand.