Keep in mind the brokerage that just offers low desk fees and a nice office doesn't have a direct correlation to the training you will receive and value you will get for the cap you are paying.

What are some decent areas with low property tax and high occupancy rate?

I know the entry point is low but is the cashflow there?

I suspected fraud as the property was too nice and the rent was too low. 

Start with your primary, rent out any spare bedrooms "house hack"Use that to practice upgrades, kitchen, bathroom, curb appeal... etcNow you have experience as a landlord and flipper, use that to buy a distressed propertyAdd 40% equity to the property through home makeover, refinance into a low cost mortgageNow you are cashflowing a healthy margin on a second property, use that to build equity over time, cashout later and buy your duplex/quad.If it's going to take you 10 years to save up a down payment for a small apartment building, yeah it makes more sense to start growing your portfolio with cheap SFR flips instead.Every market is different, every borrower is different, every property is different, it would be ill-advised to recommend anything without recognizing the individual's nuanced goals and objectives with their next acquisition.

FHA can be a great option for financing too, because of the low down payment (3.5%) and potentially more favorable interest rate terms.

MLS is priced aggressively and nets no profit (flip) or cash-flow (BRRRR) unless you low ball. 

. - the appraised value is super low, if you get what you are looking for, I would expect those taxes being significantly higher putting more pressure on the cap rate- it’s a beautiful, unique property.

The moral of the story here is that vacancy is so low right now, especially in Tampa, that it is very difficult to get flexibility with your lease.

First off you do have to be better than Evolve (low bar) and second you have to believe you are :)