The permits are basically over the counter and approved in 3 days..

Plus, the population growth and job market around Tampa keep driving rental stability, making it a solid choice for both cash flow and long-term equity.

Drive around and figure out a few areas you would like to live in with your budget.

Computers can analyze property based on subjective data (square footage, # of beds/baths, etc.) but cannot calculate for objective data (quality of kitchen cabinets/counters, size of bedrooms and bathrooms, view out the living room window, etc.).You should study the market yourself.

An in person meet (even if you have to drive 4 hours) would be the best way.

Cash flow is positive although small (between $200-$1200 depending on number of units in the property) on properties that I bought mainly 2011 thru 2017 because of low buying prices and rents have gone up well.  

You drive and I’ll buy.  

As I addressed in another discussion, most money in real estate is made by long term appreciation and by improving, repositioning, and stabilizing the property, NOT thru purchasing at a discounted price.  

I was driving home from one of the walkthroughs last night and lamenting the work that needs to be done and the money spent when it occurred to me how much money we've made on that house since we bought it. 

This influx of workers will naturally drive demand for housing, retail, and other services in the surrounding areas, especially in smaller towns and cities that haven't seen major growth in decades.