While not a huge number, it may be a too distressed market because of the perceived infrastructure issues.Thanks,Rob Williford

Most of the largest cities in the Midwest, includingChicago, Detroit, Indianapolis and Minneapolis, rank in the middle of the pack.Geographic and infrastructure advantages support leasing by small manufacturingand distribution tenants in these locations.However, limited population growth, or in some casespopulation losses, result in less robust leasing among smaller tenants in localconstruction trades.

I also live in Marco Island and believe some sort of regulation will help with the terribly monitored vacation rentals.  

I once had a tenant who started to become delusional / schizophrenic and started to think I was monitoring him through the Wi-Fi signal.

Having said that, I am getting much better at analyzing properties on my own and have a specific set of criteria a property MUST meet and perform enough due-diligence research that the chance of missing major red flags are getting smaller and smaller.And yes, as the overwhelming majority of foreclosures are either cancelled or "purchased" by the plaintiff (bank) and the limited inventory (at least in Hillsborough County) is often bid-up by neophytes or snatched up by large wholesalers and other REI firms that specialize in flipping C-class properties, there are few opportunities for us little fish.To keep myself motivated, I've been keeping a log of properties that went to third-party bidders (i.e. private buyers) which I could have bought had I been monitoring the auctions during periods when I was too busy to do so.

So I looked into it and found that the city is expanding faster than the current infrastructure can support so they had to raise water rates to fund expanding their water and sewer systems.

The infrastructure (e.g. roads) are having a tough time keeping up with housing demands. 

I agree that a paid monitored website for private transaction would be a boon to those involved.

By leveraging platforms like Airbnb or VRBO, you can capitalize on the tourist market and potentially generate higher rental income compared to traditional long-term rentals.Speculative Value Growth: Hollywood has seen significant development and revitalization in recent years, with ongoing infrastructure improvements and new attractions.

I like to monitor top 10 lists and compare the in-migration numbers.