With all the jobs in Franklin and Brentwood, people were pushed south for housing in Spring Hill and Thompson's station.

@Brad Eckhardt@Curt Davis did a nice job of differentiating the two companies and mentioning that third option of speaking with a company directly.  

Welcome,In the real estate industry, there are countless opportunities to explore. 

FHA & VA allow for a "Change in circumstance" for example you are moving, changing jobs requiring new location, new school, enlisted military, divorce, other life circumstance outside of your control.As far a penalty due to no intention as using from the start of the application.

I'm feeling like yes, having her reapply, seeing when her unemployment runs out, money in the bank, current job search status.

This would be both a risk mitigation strategy as well as a bite size learning opportunity as I intent to manage close to all aspects of these for at least the short term (want to be an expert in the day-to-day operations before hiring this work out). 

I'm the youngest in the group (by 20+ years) and my inexperience in real estate transactions is combated by my ambition and ability to work with numbers (this is where my job as a credit analyst comes into play).

Here’s a 10-step process to get started with out-of-state real estate investing:Research and Select a Market:Identify markets with strong economic fundamentals, job growth, population growth, and potential for real estate appreciation.Consider factors like rental demand, vacancy rates, and local landlord-tenant laws.

Obviously the C and D neighborhoods will offer higher cash flow at a lower price point, but there's also some good opportunities in A- to B neighborhoods depending on what your strategy is.  

  :)It is these kind of situations that create opportunity and value since many people don't have the resources or knowledge to see the potential and take advantage of it.