Tampa Bay is one of the best areas in U.S. to invest in real estate. Recent study by GoBankingRates ranked Tampa Bay #2 nationally. Factors of the study were employment growth, population growth, increase in home values, and number of years for rental income to pay off home.
For more info on the best and worst cities in U.S. to invest:
https://www.gobankingrates.com/investing/best-worst-cities-own-investment-property