Central Florida is a solid market with strong rental demand, especially in growing areas like Orlando, Tampa, and Lakeland.Focus on building relationships with local agents, lenders, and property managers—they’ll help you identify good deals.

In a nut shell, BP is helping me grow closer to my REI goals and its priced under 300 bucks.  

It’s great to see this REI community growing, and I’m looking forward to learn from you and also share my experiences with you!

The current portfolio doesn't require much management, but I feel there is opportunity to grow the portfolio moving forwards. 

Duplexes or small multifamily properties, even with value-add strategies, rarely match the potential of single-family homes in the right neighborhoods.In summary:Don’t be discouraged by low cap rates—they reflect market expectations of future growth.Focus on single-family homes with high equity potential in desirable areas.Avoid chasing the "economy of scale" myth with small multifamily properties—they often come with higher turnover and lower buyer appeal.Think long-term: prioritize properties that grow in value, even if cash flow is tight at first.

It will allow you to grow with little risk and no capital.

This is verified based on the good schools, department stores opening up (Costco, Target etc.) as well as verified investment from Jerry Jones (Dallas Cowboys owner) and the city to grow the population.

I also have a $50k line of credit I can tap into when needed that will grow as I keep growing the business.Right now my rent is about $1700 where I've been staying for over a year, but really wanting to trade that for a mortgage and start building that equity.

Additionally, the growing number of Airbnb listings in the area has increased competition.

Cutting unnecessary costs could improve profitability.Holding onto a property with a low interest rate in a growing market like Tampa is a strong position, even with limited cash flow.