I’m also in Nashville and run a property management company, so definitely happy to connect.

Most of them just hire a key employee to run the technical work.

If they're brokerage is of any size, you will likely run into listings from their brokerage and you don't want to exclude yourself from those, especially if you like the agent you are working with.

We want to get a few rentals up and running and then (if all works well) begin bringing other friends/investors in to invest with us.

That can be excess income from your W2 job, or it can be a business you run on the side.

*Energy Efficiency – Given the hot climate, buyers in Phoenix look out for energy-efficient upgrades like new windows, insulation and solar panels.ABSOLVING COSTS & POTENTIAL PROFITSBefore you put down your money for a fix-and-flip, it’s important to run the numbers on all the costs, including:*Purchase Price — The amount of money paid to acquire the property.

Disclaimer: I am a Realtor and run a brokerage in Tucson but only looking to speak as another investor! 

.: Midsouth Home Buyers BBB - https://www.bbb.org/us/tn/memphis/profile/real-estate-servic...MidSouth Home Buyers is NOT the same as Mid South Turnkey Homes which is run by Kenny Shaw The difference is ABUNDANTLY clear through the thread.You mentioned MidSouth Home Buyers in your original post ....

Unlike many other PM companies, we don’t charge additional fees for maintenance calls, which often run around $75 elsewhere.

Do you want to buy and hold for long run appreciation, do you want day 1 cashflow, are you wanting to flip and stair-step into higher value properties, the list goes on.