I have purchased 6 of these fourplexes from FIG and I am EXTREMELY happy with the end result. 

High interest rates are causing price corrections in specific markets across the USA that saw massive growth and transaction volume in 2020/2021 due to low interest rates.

My short term goal is to buy our first property to turn into a rental by the end of the year.

It’s important to carefully analyze the numbers to ensure you’re getting a good return on investment.Appreciation: Tallahassee has seen steady appreciation, but it's not as fast-growing as some other Florida markets like Tampa or Orlando.Alternatives NearbyIf you’re finding Tallahassee a bit pricey, consider looking at other nearby markets that might offer better value:Alabama: Cities like Birmingham and Huntsville are close by and can offer more affordable purchase prices with strong rental demand and high ROI potential.

A little background - I'm a nurse and have been hoping to find a market that pays decent when compared to the cost of living and also has high prospects for growth.

With SFR, it will likely sell faster if you ends up being your exit strategy. 

I agree with these possibilities, and unfortunately I hoped for a new approach in which I can work with them and grease the wheels to get the result I want, but you are basically just saying move on, which is easier in the end. 

@Percy Matsunaga did you end up investing with them?

I provide leather sofa and chair, end tables. 

Since the end of WW2 until now we've only had blips, relative to the history of not only this country but the rest of the world.