Is cash-flow the main reason for investigating in FL (Tampa, cape coral, the villages etc)?

My main challenge as a part-time investor is being lower on their buyer's list but that just logical business.

I grew up in Maine, lived in Colorado for ten years or so and moved back last summer.

Any success stories especially around Maine?

The main thingI want to know is what is the best way to start out when beginning real estate?

@JD Martin I am through with the multiple references to no pets- I just find it incredible (as in I don't believe them) when they can quote me the features and amenities of the unit and they were unable to see the multiple references to no pets. 

My main question is should I begin investing as soon as possible, or wait and purchase more than one rental property to begin.

I know people have done this on taskrabbit - the 'taskers' mainly do a lot of auto insurance photo-related gigs on there and so their 'taskers' would likely be able to take photos of a property/give advice on an area.

Thought I would share our success so far and some before/after pictures.We purchased our house in an up and coming Clearwater, FL neighborhood that is very close to the Pinellas trail (a great biking/walking trail that runs the length of our county and is a huge feature in our parts) and just 2 miles from booming downtown Dunedin, FL with tons of great restaurants, breweries, shops, and festivals. 

I'm mainly looking more into Dallas/Hiram area.