I'm trying to make the 3rd floor as a standalone unit.

Hi @Matt KieferWelcome to BP community.....the right place to learn, network and grow.Keep learning, stay curious, and take time to explore and analyze different properties.

Looking forward to connecting!

Once that was clear, it was much easier to narrow down strategies and markets instead of getting overwhelmed by all the options.A few things that helped early on:-Listening to BiggerPockets podcast episodes (especially the older ones focused on foundational strategies)-Connecting with experienced investors and learning from their wins AND mistakes-Running numbers on sample deals using calculators or spreadsheets, even before I was ready to buyIf you’re leaning toward something like out-of-state investing or passive income, I’m happy to share what I’ve learned there too.Feel free to reach out directly or drop more about your goals and I (and others here) can tailor advice to what makes the most sense for you.

Make sure to check the surrounding counties and smaller towns around Nashville for less expensive markets.

Congratulations I'm making the decision to take your first step into the world of REI.In today's world of high prices and high interest rates is difficult to hit some of the old metrics.

Im quite curious as to how others are making their offers  while texting and how many offers a day are being made roughly.

If this is your first rent property, you are going to have a lot to learn. 

You’ll learn as you go, don’t get stuck in the trap of thinking you need to learn everything before you buy.

I haven’t made any deals yet, but I’ve been educating myself and hope to make my first investment—ideally a long-term cash-flowing property—by the end of the year.Like many others, I’ve found that the more I learn, the more I realize how much there is to learn.