Would to hear from anyone in Nashville that has had experience doing this as their first investment and their outcomes. 

However, if it's an FHA appraisal, I believe the next appraiser will see it, and it will affect that outcome. 

NA What was the outcome?

Seems like there are trade-offs between down payment, rate, and fees.

Keep in mind, every Contractor, Architect, and Engineer are different so just because something Should make things easier, doesn't necessarily mean it will provide the best outcome.

Bought it as a distressed property and completely renovated bathroom kitchen flooring basement landscaping What was the outcome?

That is where I was able to step in and offer a solutions that other investors had not been able to: I had a brand new rental property just down the road that they could move into.What was the outcome?

Would have been nice to put all that money I lost trying to day trade into a down payment for a house instead haha.

Clunky, dark wood, and rustic furnishes are being traded for light and airy colors, fabrics, and materials.

Stay focused on what is right in front of you and mastery your choosen trade before you branch out.