So, many people choose to operate in their own personal name but buy an additional umbrella policy to protect themselves from liability.

Hi @Brendan Jones I moved to Nashville in late 2021 to begin my homeownership and investing career, buying a primary residence, house-hacking it, and transitioning to a long-term rental once I bought my next property (also in Nashville) so would be happy to share my experiences.There is a lot of interest in STRs in the Nashville Metro area, but the zoning has become increasingly strict over the years.

Then bought my own deal the following year 37.7k sq ft warehouse on 4 acres in Plano.Been buying industrial for last 6 years.I think your plan is right, I'm a big proponent of joint venturing on commercial deals.

I haven't thought as far ahead as looking at potential areas to buy property.

You could also buy from an existing landlord that has a section 8 tenant.

What you describe sounds a little like a BRRRR (Buy Rehab Rent Refinance Repeat). 

Give them all a call and see if they are willing to sell and if not are they in the market to buy.

My daily job is to buy commercial real estate.

I have the "Bidding to Buy" book next on my reading list, following by David Greene's "Long Distance Real Estate Investing" book. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.