Nashville has been named by Francesca Levy of Forbes Magazine as one of the best real estate markets to invest in now.  We are in a unique window of opportunity right now.  Interest rates are at 40 year lows and they will not remain low forever.  With record numbers of foreclosures, short sales and other distressed properties–someone with a little capital and the credit and income requirements to obtain a loan can do very nicely and build a portfolio to retire on.