Nashville is such a great market to get started in! 

I think you are doing some things that are not required.You didn't need the LLC to start off with.You don't need to build a websiteYou mentioned needing to work on your credit score.

Sometimes going to local investor meet ups after investing for 15 years and building a large portfolio is a little disappointing.

The goal is to build a portfolio along the way. 1.

Use tools like the BiggerPockets calculators to run the numbers and ensure the properties align with your investment goals.## Financing OptionsFor Hard Money and Private Lender financing, it's crucial to build relationships with local lenders.

And to answer your question, yes, DTI issues are usually why investors start using DSCR loans. 

If the zoning map was altered where all 2-4 units were now RT-4 then developers couldn't just tear them down to make SFH and building owners wouldn't need to fight the city to increase density. 

In short, the project is anticipated to buy large lots with old homes, demolish the home, rezone the property, and build multiple homes on top.

Went on to purchase additional rentals so tenants can pay down the loan and I build equity How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I'm looking to purchase my first rental property and have been searching for a deal that would generate positive cash flow based on my projections. However, finding properties that would cash flow with a 20-25% down p...