The key is to work with a PM and realtor who can guide you with this process.

Everything was reinforced with extra beams, so we just didn't make it look pretty since it's in the attic.

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I’d love to hear what metrics or signs guide your decision—whether it’s ROI, cash flow, or cap rates.

Based off of your answer to the type of investment property you are wanting to have, that will guide you on where to look in, or around Nashville.

Trying to find someone that can help guide us to further invest with no money.Thank you in advance. 

I've met with my architect And she says  "Drawings will include beam schedules as required by The City (for opening up the walls).

Especially would love to hear from investors that could guide on what might help to secure funding?

Given our higher insurance costs (usually 0.7% to 1.0% of purchase price as a rough guide -$291/mo on low end) and property taxes (typically between 0.5% and 0.7% of purchase price as a rough estimate -$208/mo on low end) that leaves only $1489 for Principle and Interest.

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