.: Wild idea based on a property in my local market.

My recommendation would be to choose potential markets - in several price points - that have strong rental demand and year-over-year rent increases and that also are in markets that are appreciating. 

I didn't have any money to invest at the time, and now I have a little saved away to start my real estate journey.

For a bit of context, my wife and I recently moved to Tennessee and after renting for a bit we are just about to close on our first property.

Helps reinforce good work habits in my business. 

I have enough liability insurance for all my properties and I'm insured. 

To maximize my cashflow and gain landlording experience, I’d do STR and MTR in the other units, as well as the other bedrooms in my unit.

My partner brought the 25% downpayment.  

I have a question and would really appreciate your input.I’ve done a couple of fix-and-flip projects in the past using hard money lenders, but I’ve noticed that their fees and interest rates significantly cut into my profits.

One of my quotes, "Repetition is the mother of learning," is that the more time you run analysis and comps, the easier it gets.