Jacksonville might produce lower cash flow than those other markets, but is a really well positioned for continued appreciation (job and population growth - trulia just named #1 US Market to Watch https://www.trulia.com/blog/trends/american-dream-2017/ There are any number of other markets too for cash flow.  

Just like before, but instead of an illegal 'chop shop,' it was a mostly legit business.He was referred to me by the head honcho at a local boutique real estate brokerage, where he was their "go to" plumber for all the properties they manage.I had to make him "get real" about his reported self employment income with the IRS in order to qualify for a mortgage.He now owns two investment properties and is working on saving up for his third, which he wants to be a MFR.IS THAT DUDE MR AMERICAN DREAM OR WHAT? 

Good Luck-Sam

My name is Adrien, i'm a french / american, i have dual citizenship.  

Check out North American Savings Bank which is a lender for Self Directed Non-Recourse Loans.  

SAM

My interest in RE investing started after attending a Chicago ULI event and listening to a presentation by Sam Zell.

hi Sam nice to meet you happy to network

I've heard good things about Pinnacle and American Trust of East TN (which I think just got bought) but have no first hand experience with them. 

I am an American and while I am living in the states at the moment, I spent 6 years in Nottingham.