House hacking is perhaps the best way to get to cashflow other than buying off market (most likely finding the lead yourself) and doing a ton of work to get it rent ready, which is obviously cash intensive and time intensive.

“ I’ve noticed new people also make statements such as ‘“they opened escrow.”This is just my opinion, but I do not think it is helpful talking fancy to sellers.. 

It could be any side-hustle you want just as long as you like it and your able to save some extra $$$.2.

What kind of investing do you want to do?

If you have enough rentals or do it for long enough, you'll run into folks who take advantage of the system.

It's fully furnished and turnkey.

They have places in all areas and it is perfect for sellers who want to sell and stay or buyers who want to rent mid-term and look to buy.A good listing agent would be able to tell you what is best to do now and what is best not to do, but I can tell you from my experience that if you are in a pinch and have to sell, you should just sell as-is and take what you can.

He was on the main podcast and the Rookie pod talking about it - maybe it will be helpful for you.

I am not from Nashville so it is hard for me to gauge the area.

Do not want to jump in too deep right off the bat though.