I live and invest here and could recommend some agents or property managers and answer any financing questions you might have.

Buy a duplex, live in one side, rent out the other, and use that rent to cover a chunk of your mortgage.

Info on your background.You live in VAInvest in Rhode IslandGovernment contractor and travel??

Hi, I am looking to get deeper on the real state as a way of living.

I just hate it when people who fail at so many things in there lives, point to the wrong reasons. 

I’m curious, has any investors out there invested into assistant living?

To give you a little backstory about myself, I grew up in Sevier County TN and lived in Knoxville for most of my adult life.

I too have wondered about connecting with a mentor in this space and what those who are more experienced would suggest for getting started specifically in the market which I live.

Fast forward to today and we are in the main house, and I was able to take a HELOC out and buy an investment property, and with my tenants in place we are paying below $2K/month to live in a 3 bed house with a nice backyard.Your team (Realtor and Lender) should be able to walk you through the process.

Live well below your means and focus on 3+ unit properties and you’ll have your income replaced in no time.