What are the best areas in Knoxville for buy and holds?

[Jeremy Taylor]

I’m looking For info on what areas to focus on and what areas to avoid in Knoxville TN

[James Allen]

@Jeremy Taylor - Sure. Let me preface by saying you can do either area for the long term and there's nothing wrong with that. It's just a matter of what your goals are. My short term goal is getting into commercial multi-family so I prefer to use the gentrifying areas for the quick short term appreciation while also generating cash flow and later plan to sell them into multifamily. IMO, the types of areas that are better for long term appreciation are areas with the best schools, restaurants, low crime, etc. They typically cash flow less, but normally produce better quality tenants that stay longer and experience more appreciation over the long term.