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I am in California and looking to possibly purchase my FIRST investment property. Property is in Florida Tampa area. 8 unit $450k. Is this ill advised? Would you buy a place sight unseen? Would paying for an appraiser to evaluate the property be enough to satisfy the purchase? Please advise! Thank you

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@Ali Sheik unfortunately, that is within the reasonable range for insurance along the gulf coast.  It's especially hard to find affordable coverage for buildings built prior to 2000 or so.

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