Its nicer than Union City IMO, bit too far but has some form of exclusive appeal, tucked away.

I mean they are paying for the advertising they are doing and they never got a contract with you or an exclusive right to represent.

My whole firm almost exclusively uses Investment Title.

And I realize you didn't say he was exclusively 20+, so we will reach out to him as well, just wanted to clarify for anyone else reading.

For example if they're exclusively managing 50+ or 100+ unit properties in the area your 12 unit will surely be put on the back burner.I'd also suggest the following:- Reach out to a few of the top brokers in the area and request a referral to the best property management company for 50 units and under.- Locate some similar properties to yours (10 - 30 units) via the assessor and reach out to these owners.

Consequently new inventory is almost exclusive in the higher price ranges.

I have family in Nashville and am looking to purchase/relocate a primary residence in either Franklin, Mt. Juliet, or Hendersonville area in the $250-500K range.  I would also be interested in partnering with someone ...

The value today is irrelevant when determining depreciation basis.Cost segregation studies are not cost advantageous for a single family residential rental so no need to go there.I suggest that your grandparents might be better off selling the property and using their tax free §121 capital gains exclusion. 

About 50+ investors show up to buy and sell exclusive (non-MLS) wholesale properties.

And never sign an exclusivity agreement with a broker....bad idea.