@Michael Oliver you may want to read about the Good, Bad & Ugly of Detroit in our "Deep Dive" series we're doing on our BiggerPockets blog about Metro Detroit cities, City of Detroit Neighborhoods and comparing Metro Detroit to other hotspots investors usually consider: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/99854-deep-dive-into-metro-detroit-cities-ecorseDoubt you'll find this much info for any other market in the country.

Look for properties with recent transactions or those under construction to identify potential hot spots for future development.Search Filters: Use the advanced search filters to find properties and development projects.

Just remember, while initial cash flow might be lower, Denver's still a hot spot for long-term appreciation, and its rental demand means you shouldn't have trouble finding tenants.

I am in Pinellas County as well and lately Holiday and Crystal River has been a hot spot. 

The "hotspots for folks who want to be close to their office/Town centers.Condo fee listed is pretty average around here even for a ground level.

Aside from hanging your hat (license) with a brokerage, all you need is a laptop ($300 at Walmart), cell phone w/ hotspot, $100 per mo, some business cards (not required), a CRM (the one in your phone works fine when coupled with a task list - both free usually), maybe a web site domain @ $12 from Google, and a simple one-page site as a sales sheet.

@Kevin LeeYou might want to follow the "Deep Dive" series we're doing on our BiggerPockets blog about Metro Detroit cities, City of Detroit Neighborhoods and comparing Metro Detroit to other hotspots investors usually consider:https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

From job growth hotspots to the rise of remote work, we'll explore the key factors shaping housing demand across the country.Here's what you can expect to learn:💼 How a Strong (and Weak) Labor Market Impacts the Rental Landscape📈 Key Labor Trends Influencing Housing Demand Nationwide💻 The Rise of Remote Work and Its Influence on Residential and Commercial Real Estate🎯 Identifying Markets Poised for Growth Based on Employment Trends and Job Creation🗣️ Live Q&A SessionDon't miss the chance to have your questions answered during the live Q&A portion of the workshop.

Check out this map:Most of Texas and Florida are lagging Midwest locations like Detroit, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Columbus, etc.What do all the seasoned investors think about this?

The area is a vacation hotspot.