The key is understanding your comfort level with managing multiple units right out of the gate.. 

We are looking into getting a fixer upper and plan to rent out our original residence ( Zillow says we can get $2700 median rent in our area ) while moving and fixing up the new house.

Quote from @Johnny Lynum: Quote from @Billy Smith: I like SFH in the A-B area rent it you do the  upkeep  doing as much as possible your self to help max your rent out .I like to pay down the note as fast as possible .If in a C-D area I would flip the SFH wash your hands of it.SFH are generally easier to unload if you get in a cash crunch, I like staying in the first time home buyers level of a SFH  keeping it in a hot zone .If I were a BIG fish I would do deals at various level's of course after  doing the home work . 

This shifts the conversation from opinion to facts, which is harder to dispute.Keep Emotions Out of ItNegotiations can get tense, but staying calm and professional gives you the upper hand.

Keep in mind that I am selling them as affordable fixer uppers and usually only address any health, safety, and functionality issues.

But if they don't willingly make the payment your only option would be to sue, and they have the upper hand to let the lender know about the sale possibly triggering DOS.

I imagine there is a good level of demand for your services in a city like Nashville!

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Rent for a few years and convert to primary.Next Step/sHow do we shift while keeping AGI at lowest levels?

Quote from @Evan Polaski: @Dave Cali, while tend to agree that office will come back, from a higher level I am not sure how much interest you will be getting from these forums.