I would like to put the money into purchasing another investment property.

The city’s robust economic growth and steady population influx continue to drive strong rental demand, making it an ideal choice for long-term investment success.Best of luck!

Quote from @Jade Frank: Hi, I'm Jade and I'm looking to get started with real estate investing.

Any agents have a client looking to invest in Tennessee?

There are actually quite a few Americans investing in real estate in Japan, but more I think that invest only in the US.  

Hard money and private investing are both ways to finance flips, but they work a little differently.Hard money loans are typically from companies or private lenders that specialize in short-term, high-interest loans.

About me, most of my assets are RE but in another market so I would be diversifying in that market.Potential for appreciation is very uncertain: prices have risen a lot locally lately and are as high as they have ever been, and it’s unlikely higher prices would be affordable by locals.

I'm currently with an investment brokerage but my end goal is to be an investor and feel the big shoes my parents are leaving me with! 

I would look for investments with owner financing to skip past that requirement.Maybe you can partner with your parents on the first property?

@Mitchell Rosenberg  - I think the overall thinking is that most prefer areas that have a growing population with a growing/stable economy base that is diversified.