Johnson City could be a great spot for STRs, especially if you focus on hospital staff rotations, visiting professors, or traveling professionals, which would balance out any seasonal dips in tourism.For STRs, consider targeting weekend travelers exploring the Appalachian Trail, Boone Lake, or local festivals.

Readers should seek professional advice.

A lot of young professionals like this area so furnishings should be modern and "upper-middle end", if that makes sense.

Sounds like you’re a professional in everything you do.   

My ultimate goal is to save up enough money to invest in a fix and flip property(which my family has been doing for a while) and live in it, until I rent it out and use the equity for another home.For any real estate agents or professionals in general, how do you find consistant deals?

Also, I would recommend adding some sort of screensaver to the TV screen and I second that a professional photographer is the way to go.

Keep detailed records of payment dates and amounts and consult a tax professional to ensure this strategy aligns with your overall tax planning. 

I'd only add to get a professional inspection done with a very thorough team.

While finding a local CPA is important, consider the option of working with remote professionals who specialize in real estate and small business taxes.

Most professionals beyone me on BP most likely have seen this side.