I highly recommend a PM, but some people have the time and ability to self manage their properties. 

Anyone had any experiences/recommendations/advises in this regard?

Additionally, I recommend reaching out to @Kyle Mast for his perspective.

I would suggest you go an interview a few lenders, they have many different programs that can help you here.I can share with you the ones I recommend in Dallas.

I sent you a connection with a quick question regarding the lender recommendation.

If you rent to him and something goes wrong, you will lose the friend and you put yourself in a financial bind.I recommend you tell him you prefer keeping the friendship and business separated so you can remain friends.

I also recommend using as many regular, vanilla mortgages as possible before going over to DSCR mortgages.  

-we don't recommend this as just leads to tenants abusing utilities.

**Property Management Recommendations:** Could anyone recommend reliable property management companies in the Nashville area?

I'm potentially looking at moving my business elsewhere and am interested in hearing recommendations from people who have had better experiences with property management companies in the area.