Due to the popularity and scarcity of these properties in Nashville, it would be difficult to find a property meeting the STR requirements given a proposed purchase price of ~$300-350k.Additionally, your situation is a bit unique as it sounds like you may be living away from your primary residence more often than not, and as such, I also recommend you confirm with a lender whether this situation would qualify for this type of (primary residence) loan.

I've been to their meeting 2 times already.

600+ credit score; income validation; we have potential tenants meet the existing tenants to make sure there is a good fit. 

For example, I hate to sell anything, but I am selling two properties to raise funds for a new primary that meets my goals.Study the market and really lock in what it will rent for.

There is a REI meet up happening once a month that I go to.

I haven't been to any local investor meet ups quite yet.

Being albe to disect trades work that will not only meet inspection standards but exceed the investor or owners expectations. 

I'm retired and don't want to play the, Let's have a meeting before we have the meeting.

The seller must think he is sitting on a really hot property, or the buyer is asking for too long of a DD period.

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