It’s a bit more work but you will obtain a tremendous amount of knowledge about the owners as well as real estate laws and investing.

I probably went through it too quick and if you have a really intimate knowledge of the area than it will help tremendously, I just see it time and time again, people don't consider the immediate properties, retail, property, etc that could impact you achieving the same as some other property even though its only a few blocks, miles, etc.

Totally honest, on time every single day, does exactly what he says he will do every time, doesn't drink or smoke or do drugs on the job (which should be a given of course but I'm sure I'm not the only one who has rolled up on the jobsite to see some beer cans around), provides input on how to do something better and is almost always correct, does tremendous work, etc.

One channel on YouTube that has helped me tremendously is the You are Creators channel.

In and around the Path Station has seen tremendous growth in multifamily development over the past several years, with more to come.  

This area has grown tremendously recently.

Auburndale is a great city with tremendous potential, Berkley rd which is one of Auburndale's main roads goes from the south end of Auburndale to the North, where it will take you close to the Florida Polytechnic University (Lakeland), there is a lot of growth going on in that area, they are also building a brand new standalone ER for Advent Health along with a 47 million dollar research center which will take about 2 years https://floridapoly.edu/research/research-centers/applied-research-center/Auburndale is home to various Coca Cola plants, to include Minute maid, Simply Orange etc. you will also find Cutrale, a major Citrus Plant, and Sadle Creek, one of the fastest growing Logistics companies in the area.As with any city, Auburndale will have lower income areas, however you will also find some very nice neighborhoods with custom homes and gated communities, most of the newer communities are being built heading toward the north side of Auburndale, which places residents with easy access to I4, for those who have to commute to Tampa or Orlando. 

Whereas rehabbers are bringing tremendous value into an area that would otherwise be blighted by dilapidated, abandoned homes.I'd like to hear your thoughts on how to educate the masses on this key distinction, as well as any other opinions on flipping vs rehabbing or other terms that are used in your area.

I recently came across a vacant house that I feel has tremendous potential.

The markets will eventually recover on their own, they always do.For those who can see past the present conditions and put aside their fear, there is tremendous opportunity. 8)