Nashville - good market to invest? Solid tenants/ appreciation?

[Andrew Mykletun]

Fellow BP members,

I am looking at the Nashville, TN market as I am looking to buy a single family detached townhouse and/or a non-townhouse property as a long term investment to rent it out.  I am seeking advise as I do not live in Nashville to understand better if Nashville has:

1) A good rental market?

2) A strong tenant population with responsible tenants (class A) who rent long term?  Can I expect class A tenants and if so in what areas?  I have been looking at various areas including Green Hill, Melrose and Sylvan Park?

3) A strong appreciation potential?

I am also looking for:

1) An excellent property management company that doesn't charge fees to find tenants

2) A few excellent contractors / handymen

If you have any inputs, thoughts or recommendations then please share them.  Appreciate it!

Thank you,

Andrew