You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area. 

Might be worth chatting with the great folks at Dirtfish if they would be willing to promote your vacation rental or even package it, they have wealthy clients coming from out of town regularly, and the local hotels are very expensive....any vacation rentals close by would probably make excellent options.

If you plan to expand your portfolio, starting with a 4-plex might provide a stronger foundation for future investments.It's also worth consulting with a local real estate agent or financial advisor who specializes in investment properties to get personalized advice based on your financial situation and market conditions.Best of luck with your investment!

It looks like your post is tagged for Seattle--if you're hoping for some more Tennessee connections, it could be worth re-posting with a Tennessee tag. - Have you identified the next few steps, or are you looking for some help figuring out what's next?

That equity is like money in the bank – it’s part of your net worth and can be tapped into later if needed.Ongoing Cash FlowDon’t forget the rental income!

Save up for 3-6 months' worth of mortgage payments, property tax, insurance, and upkeep costs as a safety net.

Seeing with eyes and staying there a  few days would help, also check out using enemy method and also Facebook groups

@Paige Seeley - thanks ...the min down payment for a 1 unit rental  property is 15% ...so putting  20% down isnt that much more ....recasting  isnt always  offered for rental properties so you would need to check with lender ....recasting normally has an admin fee of $300-$500 

I can get you a free guest pass to check out a meeting if you like. 

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.