It seems extremely challenging to find rental properties and ask the owner to list with you, when you have no guarantee of occupancy.

Charlie, I had the same question as I'm looking to invest out of state and it's been challenging to learn about my target areas. 

I have worked on several multi family deals in Davidson county, and they can be a challenge to find. 

When you come here you have to be prepared to step back in time.

I searched BP and learned a lot about stepped up basis but couldn’t find this exact situation.

Challenges?

From the city guys coming out the guys doing the work for me. picked up two more opportunities in the same neighborhood as they felt I should make offers on the houses because the owners are being fined but not pulling permits and doing Shady work.II had an ex partner I used to tell him he'd step over a dollar to pick up a nickel busy try to cut corners. in this business it's very easy to do the right thing pull a permit do the right correct work and it'll pay off in the long run. in this situation before I would close on the unit the gentleman mentioned above I would call the city inspectors and get their opinions on things now it might even help you be able to lower the purchase price.

Then find a particular need in that space and challenge yourself to fulfill that need by designing a new app or helping someone to improve an existing app in the space. 

Challenges?

Would love to hear how you guys got started on your journey and steps you have taken or would advise me to take towards getting my feet wet on my new chapter in life.Looking forward to chatting with you all soon.