The type of home you can get in White House is a different universe compared to what you'll get in Nashville if you're trying to be 5 mins from the urban core.Make a list of what is MOST important to you and that will guide your decision making.

I’d look into the cost of a 500 sq. ft. garage and compare it to the potential boost in sale price.

If you do something that is too high end or bold compared to what is available in the neighborhood, the exit could be very difficult 

Well you'd actually be netting more in the long run by doing so compared to putting it towards the home. 

Not the greatest occupancy rate, especially when compared with somewhere like the Smokies.

They said this is an older home, and has had some minor renovations but it probably would need some form of work if comparing it to the fully reno homes in that area.

It’s growing fast, has good schools, and offers affordable homes compared to Houston.

Are there any specific areas that are reasonably priced compared to the cities? 

And a condo can take longer to sell when you exit compared to a detached home.

@Milton Vidrine I came here trying to compare BatchDriven and DealMachine.