Investors with experience in the BRRRR method and fix and flips, what are the best spots in Middle Tennessee to invest in right now? I know Murfreesboro is very desirable right now but outside of that, where are you looking to buy?
Any landlords here Baselane for banking or any of the other services they provide? I signed up for a free account to collect rent and use them as my dedicated bank account for my LLC. They also mention they run backgrounds checks, have accounting services, loans, etc. Almost seems to good to be t...
Feels like the pre-foreclosure and tax-delinquent lists everyone used to lean on are more picked-over than ever. Most of what I'm putting under contract lately comes through direct relationships — other agents, wholesalers, word of mouth — rather than any list or portal. Anyone else seeing the sh...
I am planning on buying my first house hack next year and currently exploring ways on how to finance my first down payment. Tennessee has the THDA Great Choice Plus Loan Program that allows $6K in a deferred forgivable loan in the form of a 30 year second mortgage, or a 6% down payment as a secon...
Hi Everyone, My Name Is Terrionna I’m a First-Time real estate investor in Nashville, Looking To Buy a duplex or triplex to live in one unit and rent to others( house hacking). My Situation: Renting In Public Housing Credit Score: 713 Debt:1,643( working on disputing some items) Savings: Starting...
I am 25. I’ve made 90-100k for the past 3 years, but since the real estate market has been so hard to reach I’ve been pouring into retirement. Now I found a property I think makes sense at 109k in a rural area but a market that supports my plans. I only have 15k cash even if I pull out of my brok...
Hey everybody! My name is Mason, and I just started a new job as a disposition agent. This is my first real experience in the real estate industry, so I’m excited to learn as much as I can. For those of you who have been in real estate for a while, I’d love to hear your advice for someone just ge...
With hospital systems and corporate relocations feeding steady mid-term demand in some markets, seems like more landlords are weighing whether furnishing a unit and switching to 30-89 day stays actually beats a standard 12-month lease once you account for turnover and furnishing costs. Anyone run...
Had two deals in the last month come in $15-20k under contract price on appraisal, more than I've seen in a while. Buyers had to renegotiate or bring extra cash to close. Wondering if this is a Nashville-specific pocket or if appraisal gaps are creeping back up elsewhere too.
This follows my last post on underwriting downside instead of upside. The short version: I stopped asking "does this deal work if everything goes right?" and started asking "does this deal work if everything goes wrong?" A 3/2 in Clarksville put that to the test. The property: 1,400 square feet, ...
As a broker who works with a handful of distressed-property buyers, I've noticed the obvious leads (pre-foreclosure lists, tax delinquent lists) are getting more competition than they used to. Feels like the easy stuff gets swarmed fast, and the real opportunities are coming from more relationshi...
Working with a handful of investors who default to DSCR loans for anything non-owner-occupied these days rather than dealing with conventional investment property financing. Curious if that's becoming the norm elsewhere too, or if people are still finding conventional terms competitive enough to ...
Had a few clients debating this lately — pulling equity out of a stabilized rental via cash-out refi vs. just opening a HELOC and keeping the original rate intact. Rate environment makes the HELOC route tempting, but the variable rate scares some people off. Curious what others are leaning toward...
My name is Lorrie Geeslin, I am a Realtor and Property Manager in Nashville and surrounding areas, also in Memphis. Hoping to connect with any and everyone that needs Property Management Services. My background is mostly investors. I am experienced in every aspect of property management. Looking ...
Had a few conversations lately with agents who get investor clients they don't really have the bandwidth or network to serve well. Curious whether others are formalizing referral relationships for that (with a fee at closing) versus just handing the client off informally. Does a structured referr...
Working with more out-of-state buyers lately who never step foot in the property before closing. Leaning heavily on video walkthroughs, inspector relationships, and property manager input to fill the gap. Curious what process others have built for vetting deals remotely without ever seeing the pl...
What are the most important factors to evaluate before buying an investment property, and when is the best time to sell to maximize return on investment?
Had a couple of deals almost fall apart recently once buyers got their insurance quotes back — premiums have jumped enough in Middle Tennessee that it's changing the numbers on some rentals and flips. Wondering if this is showing up as a bigger factor in other markets too, or if it's more of a re...
Hi everyone, I’m currently marketing a Nashville short-term rental opportunity that is NOO STR eligible, and I wanted to get a perspective from experienced investors in this group. As many of you know, true NOO STR opportunities here are increasingly limited, which makes positioning and timing es...
Lately I've noticed sellers here in the Nashville area giving a lot more weight to cash offers, even when the financed offer is technically higher. With rates where they are, it seems like certainty of close is winning out over price. Curious if other markets are seeing the same thing, or if fina...
Greater Nashville Area Investors Utilizing the BRRRR Method - what advice would you give to investors that are new to the area? Any major differences from this area vs. another you invested in previously? What is your favorite neighborhood/town that you have found success with BRRRR? General tips...
Working with investors whose buy boxes range from "anything that pencils" to extremely narrow — specific zip codes, specific rehab scope, specific exit strategy. Wondering how granular others are seeing serious investors get with their criteria lately, and whether the narrower buy boxes actually ...
What's the biggest challenge you're having finding deals right now? • Not enough inventory? • Sellers want retail prices? • Finding reliable contractors? • Something else? I'm talking with investors every day and I'm curious what everyone is seeing in today's market. Drop your biggest challenge b...
Noticing a bump in buyers funding deals through self-directed IRAs or 1031 exchange proceeds rather than straight cash or hard money. Adds some extra timing/paperwork wrinkles on the closing side. Curious if that's ticking up in other markets too, or if it's still a small slice of the buyer pool ...
Working a handful of deals lately that move in the 1-3 week range since there's no financing contingency — cash, hard money, or similar. Makes the underwriting and inspection window feel compressed compared to a normal 30-45 day close. Anyone else seeing that fast a timeline become more common, o...