Hi Crystal, I'm in your neck of the woods.

I'm with @Dawn Anastasi though, a place like this in my neck of the woods would run 90-130k.  

I just wanted to bring that up because I like his videos and he's from your neck of the woods.see: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrflipperhouseYou've definitely come to the right place to meet with other real estate investors and learn more about the business.

You're in my neck of the woods.  

Gotta have the hustle muscle though-lol.

As you do a few projects, build relationships with a few different contractors and begin to learn the kind of work/prices different GCs are charging, then you'll be a lot more comfortable, and won't need to be breathing down people's necks as much. 

If the pencil necks Apple can put trillion dollar plant in China, you can invest in vacation rentals. 

I have done some research on Athens, AL, Florence, AL and Muscle Shoals, AL.

At this moment, nothing is certain.As much as I know, I am absolutely continuing to invest in STR's in my neck of the woods, as the cash flow is excellent, the owner/investor risk is minimal/acceptable and it's a growing market.Bottom line, stay informed and always keep investing wherever returns seem strongest.

LOVE seller financing and have several hard to get in my neck of the woods