Other areas to look at would be near Siesta Key, Long Boat Key, etc... they are nice areas with frequent vacationers

He's being nice about it but he told me I need a better contract.

FHA doesn't finance if it has been moved, CONV you can sometimes get by if it has only been moved once, and any more than 1 and I've only been able to get VA financing.USDA only finances MFH in WA state if they are 2006 or newer.Looks like a nice purchase, good luck with the flip!

The Springs are nice as you could treat as fully absentee but still drive by on occasion to see in person.

You get to network with other real estate investors and there are some nice perks to getting a membership as well. 

Sounds like a neat program.Just remember that probably none of these houses is move in ready.But go to the class, hear the stories, check it out.Tough to mess things up with a 50% foregivable loan on what nice deals are already.

I think it boils down to your communication skills and just being a nice person in general and they will reach out to you. 

It is free and a nice presentation is given every meeting.

Perhaps a nice 1950's built bungalow.Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home.

Location is a huge determining factor because the difference between a nice and reliable tenant pool and a bad one can be a matter of a few blocks.