Slow beginnings are common in real estate investing, and building momentum comes with intentional planning and leveraging your resources effectively.To gain traction:Evaluate Equity: Review the equity in your owner-occupied home and rentals.

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.

When relying on LIHTC to make the deal pencil, yes developers wait BUT only if they have the resources to wait and only if the property owner is willing to not close on the property until the project is fully funded.

I'm going to follow this to see what tips folks provide.MikeHey Mike, I am actively investing there so feel free to reach out with any questions!   

Any tips or tools for evaluating the local market would be greatly appreciated.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

Chalet is a great resource for getting set up with a STR team.

REIA's, BP Meet Up's, General Cow Tipping Parties?

You have a lot of resources at BP and in this feed. 

Is there any good resource with links to the relevant sites in particular states/counties?