While the real estate market is HOT in Nashville, the price inflation and lack of inventory have caused me to consider other markets. 

Amazon Ebay.. all the time..I am talking furnaces, hot water tanks, lumber, light fixtures, drywall, siding...where you expecting to hear something different? 

So, many possibilities for cabin rentals, etc.I know we're all busy but I'm incredibly, overwhelmingly busy and would owe you a favor if you could help me find someone with the experience above without me doing my usual exhaustive research.If I'm in the wrong area of BP, plse let me know.Mods: If I need to upgrade to ask this question, let me know and I'll upgrade. 

You need to plan for some concessions (I know it's a hot market and you may not have to conceed anything, but a $10k rehab isn't going to make the house super nice unless it's already super nice; it's not enough money to really make the place pop).

I need to purchase a new furnace, AC and hot water heater.

Hello again BP family,Ive got a hot one here, My younger brother has operated a construction style business for several years now...under the table.

House hacking is an incredible way to get into buy and hold real estate investing with a relatively low financial barrier to entry… plus the added benefit of reducing housing costs!

@Chad Rohlfsen, although this does seem like an incredible opportunity financially, I'd caution you to take it slow and start developing relationships in the Real estate network within Des Moines before doing any investing.  

This question was about where to deploy the cash in this hot market without taking too much risk..

I have an opportunity to get a hot Town home in Garland , Tx for 180K ...worth 200k . need a little work. rents 1500 -1600....always full ..seller firm at 180...might get him to 177.5...I will be  few hundred underwater if done conventionally.