I’ve been passionate about real estate investing for a few years now, but relatively new to the game.

While I am not in middle TN (I did used to live in Rutherford County, though), I am in the STR game and self manage.

The loan has been a game-changer, minimizing the upfront costs.

Joining a mastermind/mentorship program was a game-changer for me.2.

Depending on repairs and updates, $40K could get you close to furnishing the home, but if you want to add profitable amenities such as a game room or hot tub, it would be more. 

RE can be a dangerous game if you are over leveraged.good luck

Networking with investor-friendly agents will be a game-changer, and leaning on your uncle’s brokerage is solid too.Happy to connect and chat!

With buying a house hack - you quickly learn what ownership is, how to manage current tenants and pre-vet new tenants, how while you're owning the property - you're investing in yourself and not someone else's own property by just paying the landlord rent.What's fun about this game is it really does not matter how old you are when you're getting started.

If so, plug your address in there and see what the comparable properties are doing.In my opinion, Airbnb is a professionals game now.

Study the game and you'll be a pro at it in no time.