In a market like Tampa we get business travel, international airport brings international travelers, beach, cruise port, concerts, pro sports, and more. 

If you are a sports fan, you'll find Columbus to be an exciting place, with a fan base that is often undervalued.

This doesn't work for wholesaling as you need to secure the deal well below market value for the deal to make sense for you and the end buyer.Regarding finding buyers, I'd look for local investors via meetups, contacting your sphere of influence, or by finding buyers who are already active in the market as @Izaiah Barba suggested. 

.🛍️ Retail Sales Cool in September, But Yearly Gains HoldAfter two strong months, retail spending slowed in September — but annual sales remain healthy, led by online shopping, sporting goods, and apparel.📊 Bottom line: Consumer spending is still holding up, which helps keep the economy afloat — but softer data like this supports the case for lower rates ahead.📅 What’s Coming Up This WeekWith the shutdown still affecting government reports, inflation, retail sales, and housing starts are likely to be delayed.

You’ll quickly realize real estate is a team sport; learn to communicate your deal and your track record with confidence.Be ready for asset management.

I believe it offers valuable market intelligence for anyone in our professional sphere.

Sadly, the Doug Martin who appears to have authored this thread is now reported dead at age 36.https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2025/10/19/doug-martin-...

Tell people(sphere of influence) what you do and what you are looking for. 

In this post type of concern  I ask my circle of influence (bankers, insurance, contractors, fellow storage owners) their perspective on the economy and also their sphere of influence.  

A lot of real estate agents are struggling right now because they depend only on their sphere of influence, or SOI, to bring in business.