Hi @Sam Priddy,Technically, the BiggerPockets Marketplace is better suited for questions like this (asking about specific companies & direct referrals).Also, you can start searching for lenders in your area in the BiggerPockets Hard Money Lenders directory.All in all, we've researched more than 560 Private Hard Money Lenders from all across the country, and whittled the list down to our top 198 based on 23 loan types & 6 specialized criteria.Many of these lenders definitely have programs available around Tennessee (as well as most of the nearby states too).

The main level, basement and mother in law suite.

I'm interested in purchasing my first home in the near future, I'd like to make this a cash flow property by renting out rooms or maybe a basement suite. 

You came here looking for great new strategies to increase the amount of deals your doing and you will certainly find  what suits you if you look.

This is specifically in regard to return of security deposit for which they have now filed suit in small claims court. 

So like I said, a good place to start is to figure out what exactly you want, and then what strategy is best suited to get you there.

The hotel will be built by Cobblestone Inn and Suites as a turnkey operation.  

I picked up a painters suit at lowes for cheap .... one that has the booties sewn on.

It has helped to buy rentals that suit the newly-formed family E-5 or 6 and up tier, or likewise policeman, teacher, etc. rather than the Col or Gen type of house.

I would most likely still have another agent list and sell my properties as I am not a huge people person (open houses and negotiations wouldn't be my strong suit) and also have a full time job as a CPA, so time isn't something I have a lot of.