There have been very few government restrictions on development in Central Florida, no geographic restrictions (except for the ocean/bay) and thus land has historically been very cheap, so it has made more financial sense for developers to focus on single family.I just ran a quick MLS search for multi-family, and there are only a couple dozen 6-12 units on the market for all of mid florida (Tampa to Daytona, Ocala to Port Charlotte).Not to discourage you at all, you just may want to take the prevailing property types into account as you're formulating your strategy.Since you're new to BP, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of the site:Start here.

I liked the example you used when describing baby boomers downsizing in markets like San Francisco (really the greater Bay Area) and New York.

Initially to help my pre-approved First Time Home buyers who keeps on loosing in multiple offer bids in the Bay Area.

I'm looking at the West Melbourne, Melbourne, Palm Bay area.  

I'm interested in Bay Area and Colorado opportunities.

Looking to purchase at the Alameda county tax auction in the Bay Area this week.

So it's a heck of lot cheaper investing in turn key properties than down here in the South Bay.

If for wealth, hasn't the Bay Area been proven to be one of the most profitable markets in America?  

We're from Green Bay and my husband will be attending meetings until I can join in summer (kids have activities already on Wednesday nights when ours are).  

Ideally the "new" bank has branches in the East Bay and Sacramento.Your suggestions are greatly appreciated.