For rental comps, tools like Rentometer, Zillow, and Apartments.com are great for comparing similar properties.Feel free to share a specific property or area, and I’d be happy to help guide you through running rental comps.

You need to learn how to analyze property and determine if they are a good investment.Here's a guide that describes how to analyze a property.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rental-property-cash-flow...

I’m not looking for a step-by-step guide, but I know I’m not the only one in this position.

I am very detailed oriented, almost to a fault and wanted more of a detailed breakdown/guide before I take the leap.

In my experience, allowing these professionals to guide you can be highly beneficial, as they are likely to recommend properties they would be comfortable managing.

My recommendation would be to engage an investment property focused realtor (not a general residential realtor) and let that person guide you through the process from pre-qualification to market/property valuation and selection. 

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

So can anyone guide me on?

The type of home you can get in White House is a different universe compared to what you'll get in Nashville if you're trying to be 5 mins from the urban core.Make a list of what is MOST important to you and that will guide your decision making.

So when my clients work with me, I simply guide them through the process of originating their own loan (legally, in the states that allow it).