Nashville is such a great market to get started in! 

If you’ve got property and aren’t well-versed in an accounting software I’d recommend starting with a good accountant and quickly adding a good bookkeeper.

Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting, understanding the dynamics of JVs can help you grow your portfolio and achieve your financial goals.1.

However there are lenders starting to roll out a 15% down option. 

I think your starting point is off - way off. 

. - Prices are too high- Prices are falling- Interest rates are too high- My Cousins, Mothers, Sister told me that Real Estate is too riskyThere’s never a “perfect” time, but everyone wishes that they started sooner.

I have a couple of investments and am about to jump into a Short term rental while still being a w-2 employee.

You don't have to spend a fortune and buy a house directly on the beach to do well, but your starting price point for a viable option in this market is around $350-$450k for a solid 2-3 bedroom oceanfront condo or around $500k for a 3-4 bedroom house within walking distance of the beach. 

Write it up to an education, spend some time sharpening your support team (particularly in the trades) and start thinking about how you can do it again!

I’m trying to get my real estate investment career started here myself.