Let them know your strategy, your goals and what your business plan is to ensure that your business plan aligns with theirs and you can both work towards the same goal.

And of course, Florida in general is extremely tax friendly when it comes to state income tax AND property taxes.In regards to schools, south Tampa's “Plant High School '' district is one of the leading school systems in the country.Look for agents that align with your interest.

I think it aligns everyone's incentives better.  

So, this way your interests are aligned.

Your right about playing the current market instead of waiting for the market to align to you.

Find people with aligned goals and you'll find partners for life. you said the word intern, is this a paying gig?

You want to align with a group that produces results, and results aren’t measured by cap rates and projected returns.

Talk to your accountant about what your goals are so he can align the best strategy for you. 

And certainly nothing wrong with sitting on the sidelines when the metrics don't align with your strategy.Only way to always be in the game is to have more than one strategy.  

For the same reason most realtors suck; their interests are only partially aligned with your interests.