On the other hand, rental income properties can provide steady, long-term income streams with room for appreciation.In your shoes, I'd start by evaluating my goals as an investor.

To arm you with a little more knowledge, the average 5-year rate of appreciation for Tampa is 9.2%, while the average 5-year rate of appreciation for Orlando is a little lower, at 8.56% That said, Orlando is a tourist hub, so my advice would be if you're looking for something short-term (AirBNB), finding a place in Orlando around the attractions could be the way to go, but if you're looking for a more long-term investment, Tampa may be your best bet.

If you boil your question down to the basics, it is asking - "Would you be ok with buying a property that only gives you 1/2 of the revenue streams available to an optimal property that both cash-flows and appreciates?"

Mixed-use developments and spaces that can easily transition between commercial, residential, and retail uses are gaining traction.Key Takeaways:Design spaces with adaptability in mind to accommodate different tenants and uses.Consider mixed-use developments to diversify income streams and reduce vacancy risks.Strengthening Tenant RelationshipsBuilding strong relationships with tenants can lead to higher retention rates and stable income.

Getting into real live action (not meta) will connect you to your next real partners, and new stream of income strategies.

I am also looking into a self service Amazon hub and other self service stations. 

There's a commercial hub with brewrries, restaurants, shops, recreation rentals, store, etc. plus its close to rivers. waterfalls, mountains.

These factors would include the numbers of properties that can be managed efficiently; the amount of capital their acquisition consumes (which is function of their down payment and financing terms), the quality and durability of the income stream they produce both in times of inflation and recession, their fiscal independence from government subsidies, and the time one must spend puffing out fires in order to continue to function.

Though I’m about to join that group in other areas outside of New York and I have structured this property as both a part time residence and a part time income stream.  

I am thinking about picking up my Private Money Broker certification, as way of adding an additional stream of income, but I want your advice if you feel the certicication is worth the effort?