Not saying it won't be a good deal but you have to know that vacancies can last longer the lower the population.

At 8% interest rate with 20% down payment only the PI would be around $2900.I noticed that many investors that don't know the South Florida market ran their numbers based on the current property taxes and insurance. 

I know in other areas on the country they don't look at anything above 70% of ARV.I tried to fix and flip 4 hours away from where I am, and didn't enjoy it.

I would be more interested in knowing about the immediate area today before I made a decision.

If you know of any local groups, events, or online communities where I could meet others who share this interest!

@Jarrod Ochsenbein don’t know; I was caught off guard.

Knowing who NOT to use is just as important. 

Just let me know!

Hi I’m interested in a vacant property and know I can look up the name on tax records but won’t necessarily be where I can contact the property owners.thanks in advance.

I  am in the Tampa area and I know that agents and buyers steer clear of FISBOs due to the amount of fraud that we have.