We're keen to get into the real estate investment realm with a shared goal: to provide for our kids.

I also am keen on a second home in Kauai at some point in the not too distant future..Unlikely to be a BNB though.

If you're keen on buying real estate with little or no money down, you might consider taking out a HML for 80-90% LTC and syndicating the remaining 10-20% equity among investors in your network. 

What I see happening with the local REIA here in Portland is kickbacks and bringing in old Tired guys/gals selling programs there they put together 20 years ago.. so not to keen on our local one.

Given your experience in project management and real estate, flipping with occasional BRRR sounds like a good strategy, especially if you're not keen on having roommates for house hacking.

I am keen on finding out whether this market is a good starting point if I wish to develop a small portfolio of say 5 rental properties over the next 5 years. 

(Lisbon - Portugal specifically)Also, for those who are not interested in investing in smaller projects or BRRR methods and are more keen to invest anywhere from 1-50 Million, in ready projects like hotels, or bigger apartment units in Lisbon.

So I am more keen on sending the dues to collection agency so at least it will be a red flag on their credit report.

I'm keen to understand if there are any factors or considerations that I may be overlooking which could be contributing to the difficulty in finding suitable renters.

Additionally, I'm keen to know which pockets of Nashville you all consider the hottest right now.