Account Closed, your forgot the folks with substance abuse problems and gambling addictions, and of course those who are really terrible landlords. 

Its your gamble on the rate direction.. 

Trying to weigh out if the potential upside would be worth it, but that's a calculated gamble.

@Matt HubertI’m a bit bias but I like Tampa because we have 3 pro sports teams, big concerts and festivals, gulf beaches, spring break/spring training, and two downtowns (Tampa and Saint Pete) so there is a lot of draw to the area besides one thing.

The game becomes a lot more complicated which is why it is not a high scoring sport, generally speaking. 

Stocks are a gamble- real estate- if you know what you're doing- is an investment.

I can't afford to gamble. 

Buying at auction is not a sport for newbies.  

-Real Estate is a Contact Sport...you can have a successful real estate career based on the number of people you know and keeping in touch with them on a regular basis throughout the year. 2) Can you "keep your day job" while you get started?

Take photos and get them to sign off that anything left behind can be disposed of.It is 'funny' how people have money for their kids' sports and eating out, but not paying the rent.