All Forum Posts by: Destiny Mix

Hi all! I’m getting ready to remodel a kitchen at a rental property. What kind of countertops would you recommend? I’m torn between granite, quartz, and acrylic. Thank you!

@Susan Tan I found this list some time ago. I don’t necessarily agree with every city/area listed, but still think of it often.

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/20/science/9-cities-to-live-in-if-youre-worried-about-climate-change.html

Based on projections of future sea levels and flooding in combination with the movement of growing zones north, I’m beginning to think that Tennessee is the new Florida. Some growers just over the East TN border have already had luck growing citrus. I also believe the Great Lakes region will become increasingly important. They are a plethora of natural resources and effect the local weather in a powerful and fairly predictable way.

@Paul Smythe a plethora of resources! Thank you! I use Zillow calculators frequently and I’m glad to hear they’re accurate.

@Enkhmanlai Enkhbaatar I’m still deciding that as well, but I’m leaning toward not including utilities. I feel that it will lead to waste and cost more money in the long run. Also the HVAC at my rental is old and I’m going to try to save some rental income before replacing it, so I don’t want tenants stressing that unit. Good luck with your rental!

@Heidi Rau thank you for your insight! I’ll keep my eye on Orchard Knob.

@Julio Garcia that helps tremendously, thank you! I’ve been going back and forth between using a property manager and handling it myself. I’m leaning toward trying on my own for the experience, though.

@Julio Garcia Mainly C/D neighborhoods. The specific locations are listed here:

https://noogatoday.6amcity.com/chattanooga-tennessee-opportunity-zones/

I don’t necessarily have capital gains to shelter at this point, but the potential for tax-free growth in the future is enticing.

About to put my first rental on the market. I’m having trouble finding comparable properties, which I take as a good sign since I’m in a hot market. I obviously want to make the most amount of money possible, but I also want to get tenants ASAP. How do you strike a balance? What are your metrics?

Hi everyone! I’m a new investor in the Chattanooga area. I just learned about opportunity zones, and I’m wondering if I could use them to build my portfolio. However, I’m nervous because these are areas I would typically avoid. Does anyone have experience investing in this area?