Not as a buyer or seller but I've observed it taking place numerous times.

From what I have observed, the area seems promising as for rentals and it looks like it will cash flow around $100 a month with conservative numbers.

Spend the time to learn by reading and observing and then once you have enough money saved for your first property, pull the trigger and spend it on the property, not on reassurances or feel good programs from some guru.  

My observation would be that your return will be better a block or two off the beach.

From my observations, building credit is easiest and safest with predictable and regular expenditures (like gas and groceries).

Notice to cease documenting observations and inability to perform work.

I'm neither a lover nor a hater of JPOW, I will try to summarize fairly, and make it clear where it's my opinion/notes/observations/commentary being interjectedSome notes (my commentary in parenthesis):- The rate hikes have slowed. 0.5% instead of the "normal" 0.75%.

In observing everything that I have about the recent volatility on interest rates and commercial markets, it seems like sellers are buyers are somewhat divergent in their expectations.

Whether it be from personal experience or recent trends that you've observed.

I think the observations you've gathered in your research are valid.