To prepare, focus on saving for a strong down payment and maintaining a solid credit profile, as both are critical for competitive financing.If possible, look into FHA or conventional loan options for owner-occupied properties, which may offer favorable terms, especially for first-time buyers.

Competition creates FoMO.

Despite one of the best cashflow and being t he 3rd most competitive market for renters we don't have a national rental company here (except Grape Vine dabbling a little)

Buyers are out there, and with fewer investors jumping in due to concerns, there's less competition snagging those good deals.If you're considering moving forward, connecting with someone who knows the Tampa scene inside and out could be a game-changer.

Factors such as competition, food trends, lack of management, ingress etc, can close these stores. 

After the election and purported rate cut(s) from the FED, I expect buying activity to pick up rather noticeably, which means more competition and likely higher prices. 

Price your home $50 - $100 cheaper than all the competition, and you'll attract lookers.

I would rip apart our competition if I found out they had a $30/mon fee.

but it's really, really tough right now as there is limited inventory, tremendous competition for deals, money is expensive, and good contractors are booked up.the equity in your home is an example of very expensive money. 

And the reality is  with most of CA being uber competitive as long as there is no collusion at the auction most of these homes would bid up to 70% or so everything being equal..