Rents are pretty strong in Florida but prices are also pretty high.

You should consider doing a deal by yourself, but have a strong team in place to help you along the process (RE broker, PM, contractors).

In the current market conditions I look for sponsors that have the following:experience in all parts of market cycleare acquiring large assets no less than 100 units a proven value add strategyoffering a true preferred return (7%-8%)a 70/30 or greater equity splitmonthly cashflow distributionsinvest along side their passive investorsrunning a 5 year business plan and have debt terms that exceed the length of the business plan( this will become important if you have to hold the asset longer than the initial business plan)assets located in markets with strong economic indicators

I am strongly considering to invest in the US for buy and hold properties with good cash flowing possibilities, and potential growth. 

The laws here in Oregon have changed strongly in the last 2 years.

I knew I wanted something that was half or mostly commissioned, so I've already looked over my monthly expenses and made cuts where possible.My personal savings account is not quite where I'd like it, but our rental account is strong and self-sufficient; I don't even count my cash flow after reserves.

In fact, it's the strong housing market that got us out of the 2001 recession rather quickly.

A land owner in a strong market with a marketable lot will sell his property and doesn't need to jump through all the hoops.

Rents are very strong at $4750 a month but the asking price is pretty steep. 

Buy high and sell higher definitely works in strong areas.