Hello everyone,I'm full time investor in NYC, focusing mainly on the pre foreclosure market.

Recently married an architect and we'd like to explore more seriously leveraging her skills for a potential real estate business investment.  

Have a pre-approval loan letter handy that states how long it will take to close it and a maximum amount that you qualified for.Just try to stay as close as you can afford stay as close to the main city that you can.  

I look for the basics(tools, transportation, professionalism, working weekends, being on call, previous income etc)3.

(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? 

Just my two cents, but why not use your skills as a contractor to improve the property.

While some do very well, I have seen posts where people have touted these large returns to try and entice HML to provide them funds for a deal, and after talking with them it was evident early in the conversation they were not a skilled investor.In regards to areas to invest - I can only speak to DC right now which I have paused buying properties in my market as there are too many investors overpaying right now and while I will buy if the price is right, I will if the price is right. 

If I threatened your professional worth, I apologize.  

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.