The biggest thing that frustrates me most about the guru's is how most are not transparent about all things notes, yet they send post after post on LinkedIn or FB wanting you to watch a Podcast or something else about how much money they made on notes to get you sucked into their web. 

The appeal of the property should match the target tenant's preferences.5.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

I hear you on out of state investing, I invest a fair amount in NC where you can still buy houses at 50-60k 2 miles from a Target...lol  

Many investors in Nashville may also have experience with out-of-state investing, and the relationships you build can lead to potential partnerships, advice, or even introductions to contacts in your target markets.

Make sure you’re running conservative estimates on your rehab and refinance numbers, especially with fluctuating interest rates.Partnering with an investor-friendly agent who knows your target market well can help you locate solid opportunities and avoid potential pitfalls.

Definitely a great place to learn about real estate investing and what makes this website so beneficial is you can really micro target specific areas of the country and learn a lot of good info first hand. 

In addition to using AirDNA, research active and potential competitor rentals in your target market near Gatlinburg by browsing booking platforms.

I’m currently targeting small multi-family properties.Thank you!

As far as upgrades, it's going to depend on who your target market is.