Hello,I hope this is in a good section, Its my first true post other than my introduction earlier today.I have rentals in the central florida area and as such I scour Zillow and Realtor.com on a regular bases just to get an idea on pricing, sales and other rentals.Mine are in a complex called Columbia Arms.

The mobile home dealerships can help in this area since they receive calls from buyers on a regular basis.Hope that helps, good luck!

The flip took a little longer than expected, since I had to learn the process of lining up Sub-Contractors, scope of work, where to buy supplies and the overall process of flipping a house (most of the work was done at night since I am in the Military and on weekends).

There is a good chance to rent as my neighborhood is near a private university and there are other rentals in my neighborhood but the going rents will not fully cover my mortgage, taxes, insurance; not to mention the HOA fees, lawn service, regular maintenance.

As for the extra maintenance and such, you can get regular lawn maintenance for $100-150/mo.

If you get with the right company ie. one that regularly works with investors.

HUD also supplies a Property Condition Report with their listings, but I would not rely on it exclusively.

You'll have to head out to the OC for the closest ones that meet regularly but there are several great ones there.

Some great REIA's around STL and can never beat the limitless supply of content BP provides.

The home is put up for sale for like 6 days for $1 and if no one government entity bids on it goes back to a regular listing.