(I'd be looking for a place in a decent working class neighborhood where I can rent to responsible grad students, or middle class professionals.)* are there any areas in Tampa where growth is anticipated? 

I'd rather hire someone who knows what they're doing to adjust them...  

My thoughts: builders hire designers to pick their colors...so these are pro choices for my area, central Texas.  

Professionals with decades of experience and very impressive track records do all the heavy lifting for you.

I will also be looking for networking opportunities in this Site to build up mutual professional relationships. 

Have a bit of personal debt I hope to get rid of by July. 2) Salary will jump up to 350-550k/yr next July (I'm a professional)3) Looking to get into real estate to create passive income.

Has anyone used Mortgage Professionals of Central Florida, INC for a private lender?  

What's the typically management fee and are there professional management cos in the area? 

What's the typically management fee and are there professional management cos in the area? 

The picture becomes more clear and your REI team grows as you move through the process.I prefer apartments due to the professional vendor support, among other reasons, but all the classes you mentioned are great and there are strategies, markets and investors that are suited for each.