HI @James TobinAs you get into the RE market, regardless of where you choose use this website as a good starting point to find out what the areas are likehttps://www.areavibes.com/Best of luck from Fort Worth 

I currently own a successful short-term rental in Fort Lauderdale and have identified a new property nearby that I’m confident will perform well.

I live in Southwest Florida.There are different areas in Florida such as the Panhandle (near Alabama), Orlando, Ocala, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Miami, etc... all have different school systems and real estate (i.e.

Purchase price: $69,000 Cash invested: $35,000 Sale price: $120,000 Summer 2018, I took on this off-market fixer-upper in the Polytechnic area of Fort Worth.

Even if yall are friends just lay everything out on paper where its clear.Cheers from Fort Worth!

Regards,Colby  Hello @Colby Burns I'm a local Realtor (Fort Worth).

I'm looking to do something similar in Fort Mill, SC and would like to get some guidance.

I'd normally also suggest Marshall, Black Mountain, and Old Fort, but many of these towns were heavily impacted by Helene.

You might also look into learning about BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat), a popular method for scaling a portfolio.Network Locally: Engaging with local investors and attending meetups in markets like Dallas or Fort Worth can provide insights and connections that are invaluable.You'll find that momentum grows quickly.

Has anyone found a property manager in south Florida (that covers Fort Lauderdale) that they really like?