I've been interested in real estate investing(particularly buy and hold for cash flow) for some time, but always been hesitant to jump in.I've read numerous books, listened to almost 100 BP podcasts, been to some local REIA meetings, but I've yet to pull the trigger on anything.

These types of jobs or professions have many things in common I'm sure.Not only do you have a high degree of technical proficiency with numerous protocols but there is almost an "art" to employ the proper action and do so in, not just a timely manner, but very quickly, in an instant. 

When I travel to Hawaii, and spend a day or two looking at potential investment housing...even if I don't buy anything...that plane ticket is a deduction.I'm going to assume you're a smart guy, so as you know, there are numerous methods to get around paying taxes on your real estate income.  

Preferably in a multi-family home in a price range no more than $200,000 in a kid friendly area with fairly good schools, low crime, and access to numerous businesses and shops if at all possible.

All you aspiring SF investors on this thread, do yourselves a favor, and search on BP for the numerous threads dedicated to "cashflow vs appreciation."  

I am insured with great local referencesHave done numerous flips and rehabs. 

Hello @Kevin BowenWelcome - we need more Florida wholesalers, so it is great to see the numerous BP contacts responding to your message.We're doing business in Tampa/St.

I have numerous connections to agents, mortgage brokers, and most importantly a father who owns a construction company in the area, so I really want to focus on this particular submarket. 

there seems to be numerous pre-purchase analysis software programs for creating a pro-forma for multifamily Acquisitions, available in the market.

They are much more numerous so they will sway the market.