At the beginning, it may be difficult to get a more expensive property that will appreciate well and so your choice is go with the cheaper property and get cash flow until you can sell and upgrade, or wait for a really good deal which you may be waiting for quite a while and its possible that you will have spent so much time waiting that you could have purchased multiple cash flowing properties by the time you get a good appreciation deal that you can qualify for / refinance after the rehab. i know anyone can go out and get seller financing deals, HML, flip to build capital or whatever the case may be I am just saying sometimes those will be harder and could result in less deals overall. 

Basically, two choices on the market:1) All-in-one units, typically used in apartments2) Separate units that are stackable - usually higher quality than #1

I think Pricelabs is by far the most popular pricing tool out there.

Given your situation, a property closer to Nashville might be more advantageous for short-term rentals like Airbnb, as proximity to a popular city typically attracts more guests and higher rental income.

They demand the highest rent and therefore attract white-collar, high-income professional tenants who are “lifestyle” renters by choice.

Even in those cases, it’s difficult to create a significant gap between the purchase price, rehab costs, and ARV (After Repair Value).Investing in today’s market is incredibly challenging, and I’ve found that the BRRRR strategy is one of the least effective approaches right now.Let’s keep in mind that BRRRR gained popularity before 2020.

Built to rent communities are also becoming more popular.

I am also a licensed EMT, and would love to provide housing for travel nurses, contractors, etc. in that realm since I can relate to them in previous jobs that I've had.I'm looking to invest in these states preferably: Georgia (1st choice - preferably near or south of ATL or in/near Savannah), Alabama, South or North Carolina, and Florida.

Quote from @Collin Hays: I suspect that the Smokies is your best choice, simply because it is a year-round destination. 

While this can be good for long-term appreciation, it can also impact cash flow for buy-and-hold investors.Insurance Costs: Florida's hurricane risk can translate to higher insurance premiums for property owners.Competition: Florida's popularity attracts a lot of investors.