Yes, taxes and insurance are higher, but Tampa has strong rental demand, and you can still find properties in growing areas just outside the city where cash flow is realistic.

Congrats, always strong rental demand there!

It becomes risky if you buy an investment that won't pay you back in year one so having a strong buy box and knowing your numbers is key!

This needs to work in conjunction with a strong lease and thorough tenant on-boarding. 

.- Build a Strong Buyers List EarlyA solid buyers list is your safety net.

Stand strong next to your man, and DON’T GIVE UP!

For first-time investors, neighborhoods like Riverside, Murray Hill, and North Jacksonville could be good places to start, offering strong rental demand and potential for growing neighborhoods.

By prioritizing fundamentals over chasing ROI benchmarks, he’s now sitting on an asset that’s appreciated 30% and maintained strong cash flow.Personally, I once miscalculated reserves on a triplex I bought early in my career.

Last, I would invest some capital in an investment with strong growth, so it could help replace the income you have at your job.

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