I plan on looking up things on meetup as well!

Then, run your numbers on the potential STR income - what are your expenses going to be (they will be more), and what is your projected income based on looking at competition in your area on the sites?

New to Real Estate, though I've been a long-time onlooker and researcher.Just moved to San Francisco though I grew up in Gainesville, FL.

For that reason, I focus on looking at investments with value-add opportunity, and thus turnkey properties are less attractive to me.My metrics, then, are typically if my purchase price, remodel costs, and holding costs are less than 70% of the After Repair Value, it's a good deal for me!

The purpose of the trip is to get a better understanding of the area as my cousin who has lived there has been my constant source of information and of course part will be to experience all the great things I have heard about Nashville.I was planning on looking at the following areas: Donelson, Bellevue, Whites Creeks, Madison, Charlotte Park, and Antioch.

Anything realtors spend that much money on...look out.

I will be starting out, so I am keen on looking for someone who can provide mentorship and guidance.

I am thinking about a 1031 Exchange to move from a single family to a duplex or triplex and I am planning on looking throughout the U.S for investment opportunities. 

I would be interested in getting your take on what areas are best surrounding the school.I have to make work trips to Reno regularly and am planning on looking at a few properties next time I am in town. 

Congrats on looking to expand your portfolio this year!