I have used land contracts, foreclosures, and refinancing to grow my portfolio.

Let the tenants money keep everything in check, while the properties grows in value.

That might make sense for someone with just a handful of units, but since you seem to be growing quickly it seems like your time would be best spent working on (or even in) your business rather than doing the bookkeeping for your business. 

Not as fast growing, but still in recovery and not too far to visit if needed.

With its proximity to Nashville, Austin Peay and growing business environment, it is definitely a good place to invest. 

If the area is growing it may make lenders and yourself more comfortable with being able to rent it.

HI there Indy, welcome to one of the best places to learn and grow within the real estate world.There is great value in the pod-casts within bigger-pockets and as well as meetups in different communities, and face to face with real investors that get it done, learn from the others and create some value to some in anyway possible.lots of us investors on here are looking for everything from raising capital and partnerships which is leverage in allowing others to invest in your dream and vise-versa.( using less of your money to get more deals, you'll expand quicker)If you're looking for more guidance and help feel free to contact me and we can show you the ease of growth and long term on being in the investments to get you towards your goals.

Foster/Powell continues to grow and have promise.

My clients are hiring people left and right, people are making good money, population is growing and there is no state income tax in Florida.

In some cases you MAY pay $80k for $250 a month because you know the place is growing like crazy.