Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

I had a call with Simpletalk a few months ago and seemed pretty interesting but haven't pulled the trigger yet as it is costly.I know services do white labels and people brand it into their own AI call services, which mean a lot of these AI calls may actually be the same service...How much does Air AI cost?

I'm from Franklin, which is about 20 miles south of Nashville, and I'm very familiar with the Greater Nashville area growing up here.Feel free to reach out if you're interested in connecting and I'm happy to be a local resource.

Feel free to reach out if you would like a list of avail properties!

If you're targeting MFR properties in more affordable markets, these options could free up the funds you need without disrupting your cash flow too much.

I used to do essentially free consulting with new investors on it but gave it up for some of the same reasons - everyone thinks you can just sit at home and buy good properties across the country that are in great shape. 

(Google UBIT or read Tom Wheelwright's book Tax-Free Wealth)Investing actively in real estate through an SDIRA voilates the self-dealing rule for IRAs.  

You'll likely also reduce your cost of living by moving to a stabilized apartment.Depending on the cashflow and debt paydown, you can use this strategy until you've built enough equity to reinvest.On the other hand, getting into a multi-family after refinancing will also help you build substantial equity to rinse and repeat in the coming years.

Do you have a total price range you're looking for, or maybe a cost/door?

For most investors, to provide true separation would be cost prohibitive (between $10k-$15k).