The list is a nationwide list the Miami-Fort-Lauderdale area made number 2 on the list Orlando was ranked 6 on the nation wide list, so judging by the post I think it would be safe to assume Florida is one of the best states for fix-n-flips. 

I have a corporate job but have owned 2 rental homes in the Cleveland Ohio market several years ago.  

CA has by far the greatest competition for off market and foreclosures in the nation..

Maybe a corporate group looking to house multiple workers like for construction or power projects. 

Looking for guidance on options. new builds aren't hard to finance and I would argue they are preferred to existing fix and flip loans, especially if you have experience. banks look at your experience, your builder's experience, loan structure, permits, etc you need to get an experienced builder familiar with advanced underwriting and negotiations with local, regional, and national lenders. in columbus we do ground up construction for clients at a 20% discount so they can BRRRR out of the new build with equity and we have pages and pages of data on what we build and why and it's all supported by market statistics. 

Or how vibrant is the Silicon Valley corporate real estate market?

I agree that the algorithms favor most favorable nation pricing.  

I've lived and worked in China and at one time had quite a few Chinese nationals as investor clients in my Florida based firm. 

Go to Solera National Bank or Titan bank, both of them specialize in accounts like this. 

While migration to Austin city limits has cooled, the surrounding areas are experiencing remarkable growth and present strong investment opportunities.In places like Williamson County and Hays County, fast-growing markets such as Cedar Park, Round Rock, Buda, and Kyle rank among the nation’s fastest-growing areas.