You also have to consider the start-up culture, heavy investment from manufacturers, and people relocating from cities like Nashville.

I'm always happy to help where I can. https://www.biggerpockets.com/...Top 2021 markets for apartment investing-Atlanta-Texas – DFW/Austin/Houston-Tampa/Jacksonville corridor-Phoenix-Columbus-Denver/Colorado Springs-North Carolina Primary and Secondary-Nashville/Knoxville-Indianapolis-Salt Lake City/Boise-Des Moines Omaha

It will also help to get local investors to see your post if you at some keywords (i.e, Atlanta, Nashville, where ever you are haha).Here are some rough rates for trades in Chicago:Caparentery = $50/hrPLumber & Electrican = $65/hrLabor = $30/hrKeep in mind these are super ballpark and vary greatly depending on contractors and their size.I also found this website to be somewhat helpful: https://www.remodelingexpense....

There will be times when the weather is an impact, just like at the beach, or Denver, or even currently in Texas and Nashville. 

@Michael Redmon2nd Largest City in the Midwest behind Chicago (And Larger than Atlanta, San Francisco, Indianapolis, Charlotte, Nashville, Fort Worth, Denver, Seattle...and many others)Port Cities are a Thing of the Past- Columbus is the "Center of the Country"Cost of Living is Quite Low with High Quality of Life When Compared to Other Large Cities1st Amongst the 10 Largest Midwest Cities in US for Population Growth, Job Growth, and GDP Growth.Realtor.com "Hottest Real Estate Market" in the US April 2019/ December 2020AAA Bond ratings#2 Metro Market in US for Mobile Network PerformanceAverage age 31yrs.

Who do you use for homeowner's insurance in the Nashville area and why?  

@Luke CarlIf I remember correctly you are investing in Nashville and Gatlinburg?

I’m thinking of old buildings I’ve seen in Nashville/Franklin, TN with big name businesses in them.

My name is Brian Quick and I am a realtor and soon to be investor in real estate in Nashville, TN. 

I'm new to real estate investing and I am wondering if there is a market for a 16 acre parcel of land that is zoned for ag property outside of Nashville.