Investors are particularly interested in properties near major universities, as they offer stable and growing returns.

I do agree that I think they're having growing pains, but unfortunately that isn't the kind of thing I can afford to just accept when I'm choosing a company to go with.

At a 7% annual return, this could grow to $908K after 10 years, providing immediate liquidity and diversification.Alternatively, holding the property could yield $825K net equity after taxes in 10 years, assuming a $900K sale, with the potential to defer taxes via a 1031 exchange if reinvested into another property.

I chose to invest in 1272 Lakins Rd, Etna, due to its potential in a growing market.

I recently read in Forbes that investing near growing transit hubs can offer great appreciation potential.

prices are so high it is tough to make things work at 7% interest.What the investors that I work with have found is if you go a bit outside the Tampa area into smaller growing markets you will be able to find investments that work. 

@Nichole StohlerI find using a SDIRA to be a great tool for passive investments and growing your retirement with less stress than the stock market roller coaster. 

The coaches help you level up and scale from where you are now to where you want to be; not because they're perfect and have everything figured out, but because they are a little further on the path and have a systematized method for growing your business.But I will say it's not a good fit for everyone. 

It does however give you a degree of independence to choose what you want to do.As your portfolio grows you'll also feel the weight of future capex responsibility more, which ironically points you to growing more cash flow through more real estate.The other issue is that you are chasing a moving goalpost.

If you’re set on Florida, focus on areas just outside the main city that are still growing—you’ll find better deals there.