Tampa Named One Of The Best Cities In U.S. To Work In

Looking for a new job? Location for your next career is a big factor. You want to pick a place that's not a far or terrible commute, otherwise you may come to dislike your job a lot sooner. Luckily, Tampa was recently ranked one of the best cities in the U.S. to work in.

iSchool Connect is letting us know the top 10 places to work in the U.S.. Only one Florida city made the list and it was none other than Champa Bay. Tampa is a growing city so there are many options to choose from when it comes to starting a career. We also have several technical schools if you'd want to explore something new. Best part about working in Tampa Bay, well Florida really, is that there's no state income tax.

According to iSchool Connect, a lot of big companies have headquarters in Tampa. Young job seekers can find a wide range of jobs at companies like Citigroup, Raymond James, USAA, and so many more. If you want to work freelance, Tampa is becoming a hot spot for remote offices, workspaces and public studios. Tampa is also a great place to work for LGBTQ+ folks. Tampa received a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

Another great thing about working in Tampa is all the things you can do after you clock out. From checking out a happy hour spot, to heading to the beach to watch the sunset. You can really have it all in Tampa.

Other cities that made this list are Charleston, San Jose, and Boston. Check out the full list of the best U.S. cities to work in here.

[Source: iSchoolConnect]

Do you like money? A lot of people have been using real estate as a source of secondary income. While investing your money can be risky, the reward could also be extremely beneficial if done correctly. We've told you that Florida is one of the most affordable states for a vacation home. Now, what if you turned that vacation home to a second source of income? Investing in real estate can help you do just that. But where should you get an investment property? Location is one of the most important factors. Luckily for you, this list has the best 4 Florida cities that you should invest real estate in.

Norada Real Estate Investments tells us the best 21 cities to invest in real estate. There are so many cities around the country to choose from, but Florida, North Carolina, and Texas had the most locations. Florida came in hot with 4 cities to choose from, and North Carolina and Texas had 3 cities each. For each city on their list they examine the population, job market, affordable housing options, and real estate market trends.

For some of the Florida cities listed, it might be worth looking into the towns outside of that city. There, you may find better options and cheaper prices for homes and condos.

[Source: Norada Real Estate Investments]

Being home to some of the best theme parks in the world means Orlando is a hot spot for real estate. Families would love to own a vacation home by the city where they visit every year. Norada Real Estate Investments tells us that Orlando's has one of the fastest-growing job markets with high-tech industries leading the way. If you were to buy a rental property near Orlando, we're sure that you won't have a problem finding a tenant or visitors to stay.

The median listing home price in Orlando FL was $362K in January 2023

Tampa is right behind Orlando as a top tourist destination in Florida. With so many things to offer, it's no reason why Champa Bay is thriving for real estate investors. Tampa might be one of those cities we mentioned earlier where you may have to look at towns outside the metro. For example, Seminole Heights is a growing neighborhood in Tampa that is set to be a hot real estate destination.

Norada Real Estate Investments tells us that the median listing home price in Tampa FL was $395K in January 2023.

Right in the middle of Tampa and Orlando is Lakeland, a great city that offers tons of real estate investment opportunities. Lakeland was also one of the top cities people were moving to in 2022.

Norada Real Estate Investments tells us that the median listing home price in Lakeland was $315K in January 2023.

Ocala is a growing city in Florida with a historic downtown area. Nature lovers will appreciate this are with being so close to many of Florida's beautiful natural springs. The great news is that Ocala was a buyer's market in January 2023. Meaning there was a greater supply of homes than the demand.

Norada Real Estate Investments tells us that the median listing home price in Ocala was $299.9K in January 2023.