Get involved in forum and pick the brains of those who are doing exactly what you want to do.

I would like to pick the brains of seasoned and new wholesalers in the Murfreesboro TN and/or surrounding areas!

Basically the most important things to do are the inspection, line up the financing, and pick a title company and have them start work on it.

I have run the numbers on houses in each of these markets and believe I have some deals waiting for me if I could just pick a strategy.

However, your offer is valid until (you pick). 

I'd highly recommend picking up @Brandon Turner 's 2 books on rental properties, the newest BP book on How to Invest In Real Estate, and Rich Dad Poor Dad.

You still have several options, depending on if you want to invest directly in individual properties or be a bit more removed:Full-service turnkey investment: Should be mostly passive after you do your due diligence and pick a provider, but don't skimp on your homeworkYou choose which props to purchase, but have no control over tenanting choices, some say in large maintenance expensesAvg cost for solid B/B+ prop in Birmingham (and some other markets but this is the one I have data for, since it's my market) is about $100k per door; you'll pay market price for a tenant-ready, fully rehabbed propertyPartnering with someone who does the on-the-ground stuff while you provide capitalCan be passive if your partner really knows their stuff, but more likely you'd be fairly involved with the choices madeMore control since you call the shots with your partnerYou can pick which markets and price points you're interested inPotential for higher returns (ie buying distressed and then forcing equity through renovation) if your partner is experienced and can execute consistentlyInvesting in a syndicateMany investors pool funds to invest in much bigger projects like commercial space or large MFRs, or in larger portfoliosVery passive, investors are not responsible for project vetting or management, but you have no controlMay have higher bar for entry, some syndicates require large investments and you'll need to have liquid cash on handBuying shares in a REITLike an ETF but comprised of real estate investmentsVery passive, but no control over which assets are held in the fundHighly liquid, easy to buy and trade, lower bar for entryEverything is a trade-off between passivity and control, time and money.

As I learn and get a litter farther in, I would love to meet up, buy you a coffee and pick your brain.

Looking to pick up 50+ units in the next 12-24 months.Best,Zach Feldman

@Chris Martin you have to pick between cash flow and appreciation, generally.