I hear you on out of state investing, I invest a fair amount in NC where you can still buy houses at 50-60k 2 miles from a Target...lol  

He'll discuss:Can Automation benefit small-medium portfoliosWhat Automation will do - and what's just hypeCost benefits and time savingsHow to shorten the learning curveHow the industry is changing - making Automation easier to useSpeakers Garrett Ham wears a lot of hats.

Or maybe an easier way to ask: are there states that allow non-licensed lending on owner-occupied/primary residences?

It makes life easier for me and the tenants.

Many investors in Nashville may also have experience with out-of-state investing, and the relationships you build can lead to potential partnerships, advice, or even introductions to contacts in your target markets.

We have the cash for the property purchase right now so I thought it would be easier to get a loan for rehab once we took possession of the property since the value of the property at the end of the rehab will be close to 3x of what we will buy the property for. 

Make sure you’re running conservative estimates on your rehab and refinance numbers, especially with fluctuating interest rates.Partnering with an investor-friendly agent who knows your target market well can help you locate solid opportunities and avoid potential pitfalls.

@Tekoa GloverDSCR is far easier than conventional.  

I agree with Ashish, great pointing out that although creating a property management type system could open up capabilities for Solo 401(k) and SEP IRA contributions, it can be easier said than done.

Definitely a great place to learn about real estate investing and what makes this website so beneficial is you can really micro target specific areas of the country and learn a lot of good info first hand.