Was it painful when water heaters had to be replaced or tenants skipped in the middle of the night? 

If you're interested in learning more about creative financing, you could check out the BP book "Wealth Without Cash" by Pace Morby.When getting started, I recommend narrowing your focus and choosing one specific investing strategy you want to pursue that makes the most sense for you right now.

If I don't pay my bill they have no problem cutting off my heat in the winter or a/c in the middle of a 110-degree heat wave here in Texas!

Then after accepting the application, they wanted to change it to the middle of October.

I'm in the middle of a live and flip so if you want to talk house hacking or construction happy to answer any specific questions.A few resources that might be useful for you given what you're looking for, I know they've helped me:The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs by J ScottThe event and meetup forum here on BP for finding IRL events to go and meet other local investors and soon-to-be-investors Setting keyword triggers here on BiggerPockets for things like Denver, House Hack, etc so that you don't have to go out and search for the information, the information can find you!

Buyers and seller love to sue each other and if you’re in the middle of that with no license and no insurance, that’s bad.

Real estate investing can be a great idea for several reasons:Potential for Appreciation: Over time, properties often increase in value, allowing investors to build wealth through appreciation.Passive Income: Rental properties can provide a steady stream of passive income, helping to cover expenses and generate cash flow.Tax Benefits: Real estate investors may benefit from various tax deductions, such as mortgage interest, property taxes, and depreciation.Inflation Hedge: Real estate tends to keep pace with or outpace inflation, making it a good hedge against rising costs.Leverage Opportunities: Investors can use financing to purchase properties, allowing them to control larger assets with less capital upfront.Portfolio Diversification: Real estate adds diversification to an investment portfolio, potentially reducing overall risk.Tangible Asset: Unlike stocks or bonds, real estate is a physical asset that you can see and manage, providing a sense of security.Control Over Investment: Investors can influence property value and income through renovations, management decisions, and property improvements.Building Equity: As you pay down a mortgage, you build equity in the property, which can be accessed later through refinancing or selling.Community Impact: Investing in real estate can contribute to community development and improvement, positively impacting neighborhoods.These factors make real estate investing an appealing option for many people looking to grow their wealth and secure their financial future.It really comes down to investing in a growing market, in a good neighborhood & building a great team to support you.

@Jarandy Manidiu would love to connect with you and talk goals, we're in the middle of purchasing a lot of homes for Oxford House. 

Is Middle TN on your radar at all? 

You will get appreciation over time, but split-levels will appreciate at a slower pace compared to colonials in that area.