The Surprising Reason Real Estate Investors Are Flocking to This Risky Florida City

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1. South Tampa

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It’s a very high-end neighborhood, and it’s very tough to find good deals. Many parts of South Tampa have a lot of street parking, so there are cars everywhere.

2. Hyde Park

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Among other attractions, it’s home to one of the nation’s oldest movie houses, the 1920s-era Tampa Theatre Bayshore Boulevard, where you can spot dolphins and manatees.

3. Channel District

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Here, you’ll also find Water Street Tampa, a multi-use development that has drawn investment by none other than Bill Gates. And James Beard Award-winning chef Art Smith.

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