Memphis has a pretty affordable housing market and tends to offer solid rental yields, which might align well with your goals.

They tend to be more flexible than institutional lenders and may lend based on the equity in your property or its ARV, rather than focusing on your income or DTI.If you have any connections with investors or family/friends who are looking for safe investments, you might be able to pitch the project to them, offering them a higher interest rate than they would get in traditional investments.Advantages:More flexible terms.Negotiable interest rates and payback periods.Considerations:You’ll need to clearly outline the project’s profitability and how you will repay the loan, usually through a refinance or sale after rehab.

Tankless WH cost has dropped significantly, they tend to last longer and are less prone to leaks but the initial switch might require upgrading the gas line with potential higher installation price tag.

He mentioned in his post how he spoke with three law firms and none of them agreed with his asset protection approach and was looking for referrals for someone who would agree with his strategy.

I can provide referrals if needed. 

And the renters tend to be "easy" with the MTRs, too.I've met so many wonderful investors here in the Twin Cities!

@Michael CliffordRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Some areas may still be good to invest in even with global uncertainty.Interest Rates – Try to get a good mortgage rate now, as waiting for rates to drop could be risky.Cash Flow – If the rental income covers your costs and gives a profit, it's a good sign to buy.Long-Term Thinking – Real estate tends to grow in value over time, even if there are short-term changes.Rather than holding off, look for deals that make sense for your goals now.

@Jyotin GautamYou might be able to do it as you have explained it without being licensed, but if you are going to start a business of making referrals/finders fees, why limit yourself?

Heavy duty, old fashioned machines that don't have motherboards or other electronics that tend to burn out.