I've also been reading that the prices of properties are slowing going down.

As a first step, I’ll print and read The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing.

Congrats again on a successful 1031 and looking forward to reading more about your journey in the future. 

Here are some tips to help you start on the right path:Education Is KeyInvest in yourself first by reading or listening to books and podcasts about real estate investing.

From what I read (last week when someone else asked a similar question), only foreigners who are permanent residences or some of those here on work visas are allowed to buy a home. 

I personally don't know of their group but figured id link that article since i remember reading it and the name clicked. 

I'm looking to buy a house in the St Pete market & have read zoning regulations, articles about STR (anything less than 30 days) and have discussed with my realtor.  

Stairs are the only way to get in, no grab rails in the bathroom, ramps that are too steep, etc.From what I've read, all commercial businesses/buildings (including ones before the ADA was passed) have to comply with the rules, unless it would be outrageously tough to fix (like installing an elevator in an already built building).Are all these local business just not complying and taking the risk, or am I missing something? 

@David Lewis:-) I advise most of our members to read "Acres of Diamonds" then let's have a discussion, if you want?

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.