In some areas, winter is a good time to buy as there are fewer sales, so you can get a better deal.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Faubush.

I can't yet afford to buy anything for myself in the city, let alone a multi-family, so I ended up buying my very first property out of state.My high-rise building is located in an "A" neighborhood and was recently sold to a new owner.

Same thought on buying an existing location.We use a Wagon Wheel and or Linked approach to competition. 

I want to buy a duplex when I enter college and house hack the other half.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

This is a great forum with very knowledgeable members that will help to guide you in the right direction.There are some pretty cool discounts on various products and services offered as Perks to BP members that you might want to check out: https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks/pro

Wealth is built in the long term buy and hold. 

We are looking to move to the north Tampa suburbs by the end of this year and considering our options between buying a resale house or a new construction house from a builder.

If you are still looking, buy in Columbus and house-hack.