Tampa benefits from steady population growth, strong buyer interest, and healthy resale prices, but purchase costs are higher and insurance can be tricky.If you are investing from offshore, Tampa might feel smoother since homes tend to sell quicker once renovated.

That’s healthy cash flow for a B-class market.Rent PotentialThe $1,100–$1,200 projection for the 2-bedroom looks reasonable, provided it’s in good shape and not undersized.

i would say i have a healthy portfolio and a moderate amount of experience.i can't advise you or tell you what to do, but i can answer questions about my own experience.i would just post specific questions here in the forums. 

Charlotte's Rental Market Update for August 2025.Regional SnapshotActive Rentals: 2,033 (+8.1% YoY)Leased Properties: 907 (-8.5% YoY)Average Rent: $2,143 (+0.7% YoY | +1.7% YTD)Supply is climbing, leasing dipped slightly, but rents are still edging up—a healthy sign for landlords.Best Rental Areas Per DataWaxhaw, NC – Luxury rents at $2,811 (+2.7%)Fort Mill, SC – Strong growth, avg rent $2,569 (+9.3%)*Davidson, NC – Consistent demand, rents up 10.8%Lake Wylie, SC – Waterfront demand, rents at $2,725 (+1.7%)*Union County, NC (Monroe & Matthews) – Surge in rental activity with stable pricin​g.

Places like this are going to be hard to buy in over the next 5 years due to the attractive sale prices and rents to match.The market is also healthy when it comes to variety on property type from Condo's, Single Family and Multifamily 2-4 units.

A growing population indicates a healthy real estate market with potential for appreciation.2) Waterfront Properties: Cape Coral is a waterfront community with over 400 miles of navigable canals.

. • The HOA is financially healthy (review their budgets/reserves). • Past rentals in the community prove demand (sounds like you already have that data). 

I definitely noticed how discussions can get heated, but I welcome healthy debates and pushback—it only makes me sharper.To clarify, I never stated that business credit cards don’t require a personal guarantee.

Instead of trying to “educate” them on my way of doing things (which hasn’t worked in 20 years), I focus on building around their weaknesses.What’s worked best is having someone with strong psychology and relationship skills as a foreman—someone who keeps the contractor relationship healthy—and pairing that with a project manager who may not even need to be on site but has the skill set to manage timelines and budgets virtually.The truth is, contractors are a revolving door.

For example an oceanfront property with a transferrable STR permit went pending in one week..and at least 5/10 of our top luxury STR prospects are off the board..Advice to anyone, anywhere on how to close a (healthy) STR on a tight timeline:- First and foremost - perspective: Acquiring a turn-key (particularly luxury) STR in real estate terms is the equivalent of purchasing a Ferrari.