I am looking to gain mentorship and relationships!

I am planning to get into the TN real estate market as my first investment and am looking for some information.In particular: Areas to steer clear of, property management fees, typical cosmetic rehab costs, etc.My strategy is to put large down payments on 2 properties (relative to housing prices) to help pay for my living in NY while still gaining appreciation in a growing real estate market.

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My goal is to help property owners navigate management challenges while ensuring their investments are well taken care of.I’d love to hear from experienced investors about what’s working in the Charleston market and share insights as I gain more hands-on experience.

There are cheaper one’s in D/F areas but I would be careful as those can create a laundry list of additional issues.

I look forward to learning everything there is to gaining financial freedom and becoming an investor. 

Both properties have a substantial amount of equity that’s essentially sitting idle.Would it be a good idea to tap into this equity (through a HELOC, cash-out refinance, etc.) to fund future fix-and-flip projects or purchase additional rental properties?

Perhaps you could consider hard money in addition to private money?

With new regulations in Canada like the flipping tax and property gains tax, I want to be mindful of the risks involved. 

Stay consistent and take calculated steps to gain momentum!