The school isn't going away, and being close to downtown attracts a wide swath of potential tenants.

St Pete / Tampa has more cashflow and easier entry points compared to Orlando.Miami has wide swings in prices - high highs and low lows.

There is a great, supportive community of investors in Chattanooga with wide-ranging emphasis and experience.

Tried and true mediums of communication (ie mailers) may seem antiquated yet their wide use demonstrates their efficacy.

Both are large communities with sections of varying desirability and a wide range of property values. 

Love the barn door First barn door I created in my house built in 2016. 8 foot 3 inches tall by 43 inches wide.

Gives really good insight into the mindset and how to be a good “partner” to an investor friendly agent.The good news for you is that every investing strategy works in Jacksonville, as we have such a wide array of real estate here.

@Matt SmithDevelopment is not for “newbies”.It’s not for the faint of heart especially in coastal CA.You will find no credible estimates of construction costs on Bigger Pockets.Construction costs vary widely based on design, finish, site issues and city codes.Off the cuff construction estimates are worthless.I’d start at $400/sf and go up from there. :-)Will a fire suppression sprinkler system be required?

This timeline and percentages will vary widely from neighborhood to neighborhood, so a proven expert in your area will be critical.In our current market, these types of properties require some serious/daily searching and quick action when you find them.Good luck!

Maybe within 10% but 10% is a fairly wide swath in dollars.