There're two facts that you may not aware (and I just aware of this too) :- Significant chunk of cash-buyers are now increasing 50-100% in some markets, in fact it is 50% in mid west.

You might also consider further west, like dunnellon or citrus springs.  

Because you are right 10k a month does not go very far if you need to pay others to take care of things for you.. not to get totally off track here but there is a Motorcycle ride from Oregon to I think MO or Kansas that is all off road.. at least the wild parts of the US west might be the JV compared to what you did.. that looks like a great trip.

You may also try to stop by your local Bank of the West branch - better than trying to establish a relationship by phone - to see if they offer investment HELOCs in TN.

If you are interested in growing your STR portfolio or anyone in your network is looking to invest in an STR, I’m actually selling my beachside condo in Daytona Beach (official STR zoning) to pursue new ventures on the west coast.Can send you the listing in a private message .Keep up the great work and that passionate, fire energy!!!

I am about to close on my first home which is west of LIttleton, CO (off Bowles & Wadsworth specifically for those familiar with the area).

At this price point you will be buying in west side or maybe some areas of north side.  

The metro area is squeezed between the Everglades on the West and the coast on the East ...

We own six units ourselves and know about renovations and take pride in where we live, especially when it's someone else's.We're looking for a SFH to rent in the Valley or West LA. 

A lot of out-of-state investors from the east and west coast are investing here due to the crazy growth over the last 3-5 years.