Google searches would say that it is strong, but I'm assuming that if varies from street to street. 

I can strongly recommend him. 

@Peter Heldstab All 3 of the markets that you mention are strong cash flow markets, The real key to success in either of them is getting to know the areas and neighborhoods.

If so that seems reasonable but i am not strong on knowing labor prices vs labor and materials.

I agree with a strong "NO." 

. -- I typically have the property under contract, and thus approach the conversation from a position where there is a strong possibility of a working relationship.  

@Sean De Fry Orlando year over year has seen very strong job growth, population growth, and property appreciation.

The only things I feel strongly about are paying him a fair share and keeping debt separate whenever possible.

As good as a property may seem, it can only ever be as strong as the market in which it sits.

.$200 or $400 per month cash-flow per unit is fine, but the real wealth is built buying odd or otherwise strong but unfinancable assets at discounts and repurposing or renovating smartly into something special.Will I now buy an A class single fam at a 20% discount that only breaks even or loses a couple hun a month with 10% down?