A buddy of mine managed to get a better deal because the local lender understood the potential of owning adjacent properties.Honestly, the financing world can be a bit of a maze, and it's easy to feel a little lost.Anyway, hope that gives you a few ideas to chew on.

In today’s world, you can never be too careful, unfortunately!

Now why in the world would I do my tenant(s)'s job? 

This is not available in smaller cities.You can evaluate all these criteria from anywhere in the world using the internet.

Why in the world would you commit (and risk) this much on your first one?

Are you new to world of short term rentals?

Always open to new introductions and connections in the 1031 and self-directed IRA/401k world. 

You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

Quote from @Chris Seveney: Just curiousAccording to Bob, this is a good time with the world situation and they continue to have plenty of them.

Wholesaling in Nashville was my first experience into the world of real estate investing.