The White House area might appeal to families or professionals wanting to live near Nashville at a lower cost.If you're open to exploring other markets, Memphis, TN also offers strong rental investment opportunities.

Anthony, welcome aboard.. it’s always exciting to see new folks exploring the world of real estate investing!

I’d be more than happy to hop on a call with you to discuss the different areas and explore how you might make it work.

Since it sounds like you have strong W2 income and would probably be okay paying the mortgage sometimes, I'd even explore a 5-10% down payment option.

Once you’ve built some confidence and systems, you can start exploring additional markets.I personally focus on 2 markets that are about 20 mile radius.Make sure the market(s) you choose align with your investing goals, whether that’s cash flow, appreciation, or both.

I am still up there pretty frequently though so if there are every any REI meetups that you know about or a way to find those I would love to explore that possibility!

•Deal evaluation: Simple, actionable advice or tools to help me confidently analyze and structure deals.I’m also looking to network with wholesale-minded agents, understand local buyers’ preferences (buy boxes), and explore mentorship or partnership opportunities that can help me gain momentum.I’m eager to learn, take action, and build something impactful for my family.

I will explore the JV approach.

An LLC isn't necessary when starting, in the long term, it may be worth exploring.

Have you and your wife considered exploring fully turnkey properties as an option?