Also not exactly sure which state I'd want to invest in.Questions for you who do this successfully:1.

With its rapid growth and diverse opportunities, I know that Nashville has become a hotspot for real estate investment, but everyone has their own unique criteria and strategies.Market Trends: Are you looking at the overall market growth, specific neighborhoods, or upcoming developments?

What’s the best strategy to do so, and what platforms are the best and easiest to use.

YOU will be the one who did not live up to the agreement!

We'll have an expert on hand who operates nationwide and specializes in new STR setup & decorating.  

I would strongly recommend looking at the BiggerPockets lender finder since all those lenders are familiar with the investor mindset even if this is for a primary residence :)https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/lenders

Are they as passive as I have heard about?

These deals are much easier to get locked down and offer more options for disposition strategy, but would rely on a qualified buyer pool who would be earning more than the six figures through w2 or a business.Benefits:- No Down payment deals- Seller carries 25-50% of purchase price- Lower interest rate than banks.

I also want to avoid the insurance company issuing out a payment in both the names of the Lender and property owner .... which could lead to a dispute.For context, I lent money privately to another investor, who put up their non-homestead property as collateral.

@David Herfel, connect with an investor-focused real estate agent in your respective market who has house hack before or routinely helps and services house-hack buyers.