Most of my clients purchase turnkey investment properties in areas like Old North, Merion Village, Southern Orchards, Old Towne East/King-Lincoln Bronzeville, Driving Park, North Linden, North Hilltop, Franklinton, Reynoldsburgh, and Hungarian Village.

@James Hamling, WOW. that's quite the backstory.

Quote from @Cory King: lots of options depending on your goals. i focus primarily in knoxville with long term holds and a few flips. my long term holds are focused in 37921 and 37912 zip codes and focus on long term tenants and student rentals. oak ridge has a great upside for long term renting as well as mid term with the lab and all the contract labor that goes in and out of there. happy to pass out some references if needed. 

Quote from @James Wise: Quote from @Marcus Auerbach: I am not sure which one insults me more: the "I'll buy you coffee" or the "I'll buy you a steak dinner

Also during this time take advice of what James said and get a realtor license and then maybe start also being a realtor.

amp existing panel)- Fiberglass wood clad windows with screens, an exterior swing door and 4 panel sliding glass door, and standing seam roof and a skylight, 2 new - glass garage doors- James Hardie fibre cement board or similar siding- Built-in casework for storage- An allowance for kitchen appliances including combination range, hood, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, and washer/dryer- An allowance for mid-grade plumbing and lighting fixtures (Delta, Kohler, or equivalent)- Ikea cabinets or equivalent with solid surface countertops- Assume heat pump and ductless mini-split for heating and cooling- Assume solar system to be installed on the ADU per California Solar Mandate, including battery storageWith regard to the JADU, we're considering dropping this and simply expanding the house to the basement.

Quote from @James Bing: @Brandon Greenplate Do you manage your STRs in Hilton Head?

There are plenty, and happy to give projections via email, Orlando is different to beach or ski resort markets, and bedroom count in Orlando is king, coupled with a solid HOA.

I would never let go of interest below 5.Equity is King in Phoenix/,Surrounding areas. 3-5 years  properties double here.

This will give you a much better idea of how much home aka house hack you can afford.Good luck James.