Welcome to BP - you've definitely come to the right place - I'd recommend some of the books in the BP bookstore for next steps - particularly the BRRRR Method book by David Greene which is great and might be perfect for your situation

With this particular partner, we've done 2 flips together and both times agreed on a quicker exit strategy.

You can find properties under $100k that cash flow well, which allows for lower initial risk compared to higher-priced markets.Strong Rental Demand: There’s a solid demand for rental units, particularly in certain neighborhoods.

The home has fallen into some disrepair, particularly the exterior, and needs about $70k worth of work, mainly given its size.

Most people are doing it incorrectly, so do your own independent research and don't follow the crowd, because right now--as least with respect to this particular topic--the blind are leading the blind.I just wrote a client advisory on this subject yesterday but can't post here.

My current focus is on doing my first flip or live-in flip here, and I'm eager to learn from those with experience in this space.I'm particularly interested in developing solid systems and strategies to achieve long-term financial freedom through real estate.

In some, like California, it's best to not even deal with that.Seconds can be very lucrative, particularly shortly after 2010.

Noticing a slow down lately for one unit but this is historically slow season.Anything particular that helped you get it rented? 

If a particular attorney in your area can't do one of these, keep looking, it may take a few calls.

Starting outside of Nashville, especially in markets like Birmingham and Montgomery, makes sense if the numbers align better for your strategy, particularly with BRRRR.