Nashville is such a great market to get started in! 

You could use a HELOC from your primary residence to fund renovations and rent out the vacant units to start generating income.

Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.

I started this company because I want to be a source for people and be that stepping stone for people who want a better life.

Self-Employment Opportunities: Would it make sense to start a side business related to my rental properties (such as property management) to access more deductions?

Many people choose NOT to have this, because the administrator will then vet every investment you make to ensure you do not invalidate your IRA.Invalidating your IRA means that you've done a prohibited transaction and the entire account is then deemed as distributed to you.If you don't want checkbook control, then I recommend a plan administrator such as Equity Trust - www.trustetc.comIf you are sure that you're aware of all the rules around prohibited transactions and disqualified people (who you can and can't do business with), then a plan administrator like Sense Financial would be a good place to start talking.  

Any city that I'm looking to invest in I always start by looking at population growth.

Clean-up costs- make sure you have sufficient coverage.D. 

Most larger communities will have a Homebuilders Association, i would start networking to find a builder that can finance the construction. 

I will start from the offer stage.