On the other hand, if you're working with a lower budget and cash flow is your priority, say under $180k, Cleveland is the place to look.

I've heard some rumors of Airdna skewing data a bit (I've heard this first hand and read online.)

I’m eager to gain hands-on experience and learn from an experienced professional.

There was a recent webinar, bottom line, it looks like Darryl Heller sold off many of the ATMs, didn't pay the people who put the cash in them, didn't pay the stores that have them on site, isn't providing information to David Zook's team that the court has ordered and is racking up something like $50k+ a day for not doing so...it is a complete mess and seems like there are only a fraction of the ATMs that might still be producing money but the company hired by Zook to get their hands around all of this is running into many roadblocks because Heller's team isn't providing info. 

Flat is easiest to touch up but I'd rather wipe and touch up eggshell than usually repaint a whole wall due to dirty hands, etc.

My contractor has gotten impatient waiting for him and has started taking matters into his own hands (he did the jack hammering of the floors which my plumber said had "complications" and would "take forever to get through"). 

Since you're already in Tampa, staying local for your first few deals can help you stay hands-on and learn faster.

From personal experience, this can motivate them to do a final deep clean before handing over the keys.Finally, for peace of mind, you might consider consulting a local real estate attorney.

A financial calculator and legal pad might work in the hands of someone who knows what they are doing, but that doesn't mean it's the best way to do it.

I do a lot of boots on the ground stuff for different clients of mine who might need stuff like leasing, walkthroughs, contractor recommendations, but want to be more hands on with the managing of the property.