Highly recommend checking it out. 

Here’s why you should consider investing in this growing market:Affordable LandFlorence offers affordable land compared to larger markets, allowing investors to secure property at lower prices with strong potential for appreciation as the area develops.High Demand for New HomesThe city’s growing population is driving demand for new construction.

If so, which regions should I be looking at?

Now there can be some exceptions for expensing certain carrying costs, but without knowing specifics it's hard to say at this moment. 

You are reading books, but not interacting with real estate investors at meetups which is why both things you said don't make any sense.

I know them all, more than happy to recommend , 

Would you say thats about where you're at?

I am at a bit of a crossroads.

Looking on FB marketplace, there doesn't seem to be many rent by the rooms (at least at the moment) in Old Town.

I started at Fulton Grace 7 years ago and now have passed 50 million sold.