There are additional costs up front in purchasing and you must hold back reserve funds to insure you have the cash for emergency repairs. 

They either must wait for a raise or work another job to have enough money to invest.

@Josiah Collins, Costs of the sale can be paid with proceeds but must be on the settlement statement as costs of the sale. 

That must be quite a spreadsheet @Chris Seveney!

The lease terms that I have inherited state the renewal is not automatic and must be done in writing.

When house hunting, unless you want to purchase your own kitchen, look for homes which include a kitchen in the rent price, this is typically displayed as “EBK” or Einbaukuche” There are few expats who move to Germany with their kitchen sink in hand, so ensure your know and expect this before visiting a kitchen-less home.9.

Duplex up the 3rd floor 2br 1ba into a 3br 2ba duplex unit refinishing the attic into a master suite with a spiral stair case oh and sky lights yes everyone loves sky lights that was a must haha Market rate rents as per MLS comps and personal experience leasing in neighborhood.

Anyone trying to be a wholesaler is destined for failure, even the ones who have some sales chops.

I really want to get into rental properties and maybe even vacation homes since Puerto Rico is a huge tourist destination.

Lastly, if I decide I must buy in Nashville, what would be the best strategy there with current market conditions?