Generally speaking these companies have already done their homework on rental markets, purchased something that makes sense from a buy and hold perspective, and have already put a tenant in place for you.

I’m currently building a long-term plan and already doing my homework on markets like Nashville and surrounding areas.

Just as with deals off the market remember to do your homework and stick to your numbers.

I’m a land consultant and I’ve seen people skip the homework and end up wasting time or money.

That math ain't mathing homie.

Sadly many new investors don't understand the basic math and it can lead to bad decisions. 

So you can do the math backwards: if you want X in annual cash flow, you'll need 15x as much in equity. 

Like the area and the math looked pretty good.

Here are a few real-world examples of what happens when you skip the homework: Zoning Surprises:One parcel looked like a perfect spot for a single-family build flat, road frontage, good comps.

Absolutely, you can find some sweet positive cash flow in North Texas.But here's the deal – do your homework and pick your property wisely.