Check out the map and see what other properties are being listed for.Personally, I think a larger home with 5 beds, is set up perfectly for a rent by the room strategy.If you do want to look at an STR option, check out AirDNA.com.  

You’ll probably end up having to pay any buyer’s agent a commission so you’re really trying to save 1-2% max on your seller’s agent before you pay for advertising, professional photos, doing the open houses and showings and paying to be on the MLS.

Some of the top neighborhoods closer to downtown Tampa and downtown St Petersburg include:South Tampa - 33629, 33611, 33609, 33616 (there is potential to get homes under $500k here but prices go up to $1 million+).

In my experience, inspections are typically about safety, not whether something is up to code (that's what the town building inspectors are for). 

I wanted to post a follow up on this.

New to RE investing , can I claim taxes fees on RE mentor/coaching, including Real-Estate software system package as RE start up Business cost? 

In the first call they disconnected my old PMS before setting up any of the messaging, notifications to cleaners, or locks before the end of the call.

Homeowners investing in large-scale projects might be preparing their properties for sale, making them potential leads for off-market deals.Spot Investment Opportunities:Investors can use building permit data to locate properties undergoing significant upgrades, especially in up-and-coming neighborhoods.

Please PM me if you want to meet up?

Will you team up with the seller who can't sell his property to help me buy it?"