Im a South Shore guy and the market here is nuts right now. 

You should always raise your rent if your market supports it.

Hey @Noah Yashinsky, South Florida is more of an appreciating market rather than a cash flow market for long-term rentals.

Taking it a step further in the Phoenix market, I'm willing to pay the Roam fees (1% of purchase price)for my buyer out of the buyer side commission.

As a hard money lender specializing in fix and flip deals, I can offer some insights on choosing the best lender for newcomers to the fix and flip market:1.

The insurance market is very tight right now especially on older buildings.Many carriers who have policies on the books will not accept those same properties as "new business" or if they do the rates are 2x-10x what the current policy premium is. 

That way they are more invested to continue to make payments. 100% seller financing can be risky if the market changes and your upside down on it, and the owners stop paying. 

My wife and I (newbie investors) are looking to invest in the Jacksonville, FL market, but we are trying to figure out which communities make the most sense for BRRRR investing.

There are some groups that only have 506(b) offerings and certainly market VERY heavily.  

Good deals are very difficult to find though, especially in today's market.