From google: “The Fair Housing Act (FHA) does not apply to certain types of rentals, including: Owner-occupied buildings: If the building has four or fewer units and is owned by the person who lives there Single-family homes: If the owner rents or sells the home without using a real estate agent, and they own no more than three homes Religious organizations: If the property is only available to members of the organization's religion Private clubs: If the property is only available to members of the club Senior housing: If the property is designated for people who are at least 55 years old Even if a property is exempt from the FHA, it must still comply with the law's ban on discriminatory statements, notices, or advertising.

Starting with local credit unions is a good idea.2 - I recommend starting your search with a Realtor who specializes in working with investors.

Google "<insert any word here> scam".

You can't just look at where there ads land in the Google results for your property area. it depends on the big markets that come to you.

You can Zillow search to see the progress using the google map there.

You may find something there.You can also go to the etsy website and search for any type of spreadsheet you would like.

In addition to that AirDNA shared this article from Search Logistics titled: Airbnb Statistics [2025]:User and Growth DataI live in Nashville, TN.

I’d suggest starting there, or if you’re comfortable with Excel or Google Sheets, customizing a simple flip analysis template yourself.Final Thought:Since this is your first flip, starting with a modest project can help you learn the ropes without risking too much capital.

Found your post searching for others who have capital to deploy to get started, and I've learned a lot from this thread.

I like what you said about searching for cash flow.