Remember, confidence grows with each step, so take action and keep moving forward!

Highly recommend you looking into a checkbook IRA instead of cashing out.Sure you can take out the principle since you’ve already paid taxes on it but this money is supposed to be for your retirement and in a Roth your real estate can grow tax free, though check with a CPA to see if STR will trigger UBIT in an IRA.

You may also want to look into 2-4 units as those are the easiest to finance and help you grow faster.

Then it really grows with each additional one. 

Hey Kyle, Welcome to the BP community.Since you’re in Nashville-a growing market consider starting with house hacking (e.g., a duplex or triplex).Wishing you success on your journey.

I don't have any specifics but as someone who is into tech, accounting/finance, and a consultant to grow businesses.

I can also allow a tenant to grow with me - just moved a family from a two bedroom to a three bedroom apartment.Personally the only reasons I would choose to invest in multiple markets is a) because I wanted an excuse to go somewhere regularly or b) for economic/geographic diversity.I had the advantage that my home market was good.

I am now 29 and wanting to grow at a faster rate- and also ensure that I am making smart moves, rather than just grasping at whatever a bank will give me.

You get some of the strongest rent demand in the Phoenix area being closer to downtown, and then you position yourself for the upside of the growing North Phoenix economy with TSMC and other economic developments.If you want more info, I can send you the 3-5 most recent properties my clients have purchased in the last month for you to review.

I also hope to continue to grow my network and meet other like minded individuals and mentors to help advance my investing business.Cheers!