Maybe with remote working, there might be more interest in these places, but maybe not unless there are other attractive reasons to move there besides its cheapness.  

If everyone has carpet and vinyl flooring, then a laminate wood upgrade could provide that finishing touch that is better than the others without a major price increase to you.This all becomes a happy balance between design and budget and that takes experience.

In case you are wondering, and I'd be surprised if you are, I was a Project Manager for large design and construction projects in the commercial world and the utility industry. 

Mt Dora is close enough to Orlando for people who want a day two at the attractions there but also want to enjoy a day at the beach at Daytona, kayak or hike in the Ocala National Forest, or enjoy "Old Florida" history in the town.

That leaves Roth IRAs, but they cap how much you can invest, and you still are forced to part with your money for decades.I'd far rather put as much of my money in an appropriately designed, high cash value, whole life insurance policy, borrow out from the policy and buy real estate.

Why can't you design your own? 

Purchase price: $130,000 Cash invested: $65,000 This was formerly a 2 bed (unofficially 3 beds)/1 bath, 1137sqft house that will be converted to a 3/2 with 1214sqft, an open concept, and a beautiful new design!

When I initially walked the property I noticed that there were 4 designated covered parking spots for tenants in my property and 4 additional uncovered parking spaces.

Here is a quote I heard from Hal Elrod “Your level of success will rarely exceed your level of personal development because success is something that you attract by the person you become”Here is my list of the top books that have made the greatest impact on me so far, and I would like to recommend:The Miracle Morning by Hal ElrodThe Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon TurnerThe Book on Managing Rental Properties by Brandon and Heather TurnerRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiThe Compound Effect by Darren HardyBuy Rent Rehab Refinance Repeat by David GreeneMaxout your Life by Ed MylettThe Book on Tax Strategies by Amanda HanThe Five Love Languages by Gary ChapmanThe Ultimate Self-Directed IRA by Jeff AstorEnjoy, learn, and most importantly take action!!

The only other differences I'd see are hurricane windows/door, metal roof, the house designed for the coastal elements, ect.