Plenty of deals around the Nashville area and surrounding suburbs.  

I want to start out renting and then eventually get into flipping but need help deciding the best way to get in using the least amount of my own money.I have found plenty of properties in the upstate SC area but with me not jumping in all of the other experienced investors with money are snatching them up.

Find a taregt area for your investment - discuss your goals with your agent and develop a strategy4.) do plenty of drive by's so you know the area and schedule showings with your agent5.) your investor agent will know contractors, property managers and other ressources you needAs for the pre-approval: it's in your own best interest to have financing lined up and ready to go before you look at properties.

There are plenty of exceptions, of course.

No wife, no kids, and no baby momma drama. 35 with Plenty of skills and ambition, trouble is this Trenton property has yet to sell, so no capitol to work with YET.

Has plenty of money in the bank, and a great credit score.  

I would suggest focusing in your local market as there are plenty of rich real estate investors there.  

Remember, there are plenty of loans that will analyze the deal based on rental income as a part of the underwrite.  

Also, anything you can't find, just ask questions here on BP and you will get plenty of answers. 

I've listened to plenty of podcasts & read a ton of blog posts and I've decided to start house hacking.