Top-Level Market Comparison: Tampa Vs Nashville

[Bob Mueller Jr.]

My company has non real estate (automotive related) operations in CHA/ATL/DFW/TPA/NSH/PHX, but I have family in Nashville and have grown to love Florida in my travels.  As a 1st time investor, would I be better off focusing on Tampa or Nashville?  Sounds like St. Pete might still have some cash flow possible?  Every time I see Nashville discussed on this site, it seems the market is hyper-inflated there.  Lastly, if I decide I must buy in Nashville, what would be the best strategy there with current market conditions?  I am looking to possibly buy multiple properties, so I could buy a single family in one market, and a multi in another, for instance.    

[Jordan Moorhead]

TAMPA seems to still have some deals. I’ve had an auto mls search set up there from years and still see lots of potential. More inland areas like Lakeland and plant city have good cashflow too.