In the case of housing: we have ample demand (and more on the sidelines waiting to jump in once rates tick down) and not enough supply.

there are costs at every step - costs to buy, costs to hold and costs to sell. 

You must work at least 750 hours per year in a qualified RE business.So most people who have high-earning W-2 jobs outside of real estate won't qualify.But the unique thing about RE pro status is that even if you don’t qualify but your spouse does, you can both file jointly and claim the losses from your RE investments to offset your other active income together.It's an incredibly powerful benefit if you do meet the criteria.

Personal Experience: Have you invested in Nashville before, and if so, what worked (or didn’t work) for you?

Hello all,I have been contemplating getting a vacation rental but biggest issue would be financing.

From the ones I have seen the cash/equity split appears to be very lopsided in their favor

(I have boots on the ground in case needed)Thanks  

I have a property in Denver that I'm renting out long term. 

Still light years ahead of what I had before though.FYI for others who might be having trouble finding insurance.

I have three investment properties that are occupied by tenants.