The Trinity River Vision Project is going to be making anything along the Trinity an interesting investment option and there is some areas in this zip code towards the southern border in proximity to the river.   

I’ve got a pretty big vision presently, and no my credit isn’t so bad that I wouldn’t qualify for anything.I’m a disabled vet just a little down on my luck right now and looking to increase of better my family’s way of life.

Forecast where a city is growing, read city planning documents and research "Nashville SoBro Vision 2030" e.g.Once you have those toolkits in your bag, be making connections with boots on ground in that city.  

And what if the longterm vision doesn't materialize.Any moms (or dads) who started investing while still working full time when their kids were very young who can offer insight?

Sometimes I want to jump the gun or get tunnel vision and I truly appreciate the input. 

I have a vision of the properties end state, but I do not have the experience on how to go from potential to end product.     

That is the point I would get a feasibility study done (can run you several thousand dollars for a good independent study), then you can focus on hiring people such as architects to make your vision real.

They should be able to help you get a clear vision of the day to day and see if that aligns with what you are trying to accomplish. 

What are your goals, where do you want to be in 5-10 years, are you working full time or investing full time and will the property of your choosing support that vision? 

You just need to be weary of the peripheral things that may be tougher in a "Bad" location, such as finding a quality tenant, collecting rent, getting the property to appraise right for your refinancing.