You can check out my market updates to get a grip on the market in SWFL.

are there any other markets you would suggest that hit our criteria?

A good property manager can help you focus in on the right neighborhood and property for the market.

My initial google searches seem to back their claim: http://www.excalhomes.com/excalibur_home_management_blog/why_can-t_i_get_a_copy_of_my_tenant-s_credit_report

Petersburg area in FL (also looking a bit in Sarasota), and upon some initial digging, we've determined that these could be potentially solid areas to start our real estate portfolio.

@Filipe Gonçalves, how did you initiate contact with them?

This is likely your target market.

I am located at Central Florida area, and I believe that even with the high prices, higher interest rates and huge supply of real state down here, still out here many great opportunities.The market still hot, we just need to adjust the approach..... at least are my guts feelings.v/r

After 5 properties, I'm about to jump into direct to seller marketing and trying to pick up deal flow that way.

A HH/STR can be powerful in the right market.