It'll tell you a $500k conventional mortgage was recorded in July 2021, you can infer from the ownership record that it was a refi (same owner before/after), and you can ballpark that rates were around 3%, assume it's a 30YF, so the balance "should" be X, but you have no way to know if they made a large lump sum payment, pay extra each month, etc. 

I initially looked at this deal as a flip but realized it works as a BRRRR and I would prefer the tax benefits to the tax penalties of a fix and flip.

In addition, after NDAs expire, intellectual property rights such as copyright or patents may remain to protect trade secrets.The NDA must be supported by a fair consideration such as payment for service or potential employment.

Probate, tax liens, pre-foreclosure, expired listings, etc.

After house hacking it and having live-in renters for several years, I really got a taste of what real estate investing can offer.

Unless my friend agrees to $800 for a definite amount of time where he’s gonna be out after a year regardless then it’s prob not a good idea. 

This means it should cover all your expenses including mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and setting aside a portion for reserves to cover vacancies, capex, etc.If you can put down 10% and cover everything, go for it.

For those that don't know, TN recently changed the way the franchise tax is calculated. 

Low taxes, landlord friendly, above average appreciation, and limited new construction.

You want to make sure the mechanicals are all new and that the taxes have been reassessed and are valid.