There has been a lot of push for properties in that area - with all the non-essential business shutdown, I expect the momentum in the Lowe Mill area to slow dramatically for a while. 

The government forced shutdown of nearly all businesses and the recovery is likely to be dramatic once the shelter in place mandates are lifted or lessened.

@Kyle N. terms and buying power differ dramatically when it comes to owner-occupant vs. residential/commercial investment loans.

Not saying they are dishonest, but the values and rents can change dramatically in a very short distance so if they are showing you comps from the neighborhood over that doesn’t mean anything.

In reality I just want to boost my cash flow, but that’s how I justify it. 

Florida is about as diverse as California is with dramatically different markets.

Unless it is appreciating dramatically, and likely to continue to go up, it's not much of an investment at this point. 

It could give a good boost to the local market and if you are able to buy for the right price now, it could prove to be a good investment.

Get credit for my rent paymentsI am really trying to leverage my time as a student to help boost a healthy credit score but I want to make sure I am planning the appropriate requisite actions. 

Along with that also comes the opportunity to increase NOI dramatically by purchasing less expensive but more properties.If your spidey senses are tingling about the neighborhood quality you probably ought to listen.