"Gentrification" made Tampa and the surrounding areas much better places to live.

It would almost be better just to finance the whole thing on my own without assuming the existing mortgage.

This forum so far has helped me very much in learning.Thanks in advance  As others mentioned, its similar process of getting a bank loan, you usually can close faster though and certain factors may have more weight (for example personal net worth and potential value compared to credit are a better factor).

His paperwork is a bit better and he gives his phone number and email address and is willing to hold your hand and support you.

Nice property mateI like Scott Park.The area has turned for the better over the years and close to UT so makes a lot of sense.Well done and congratulations 🙏

Initial investors who made deals with them got better deals because there were much fewer reviews available to make sure that OCF is trustworthy.

You'll need to crunch some more numbers to get that nailed down.So, the question comes down to do you go out of state for better cash flow or tenant law. 

Barrier to entry is better than much of CA, rents are high, inventory is low, jobs market is solid.

Cities and regions experiencing economic expansion tend to attract more renters and offer better long-term investment potential.

I think a better resource for your purposes is the Fair Housing Council of OC.