Joining Bigger Pockets hoping to accelerate my learning process and meet like minded individuals.

I still  have to do some more research into the individuals behind both concepts but what option do you believe offers more value?

I am a small investor in the Tucson Az, area looking to meet and learn from like minded individuals.

Ideally, that's what I would like to get into developing 8 - 16 unit complexes that can fit on a smaller footprint.

From my limited understanding of how they work is that S8 is a federal program that the local HA apply to so the funding is "Unlimited" as in that the local HA isn't individually funded.

It's pretty simple to use and gives you an overall picture of your situation, along with individual breakdowns.

definitely split the lot would be the highest and best use I would assume and sell them off individually 

That won't get you super far and property would not be in a ideal area.

Specifically:Share your experiences investing in Knoxville.Recommend resources or tools for market analysis.Help me find off-market properties, turnkey rentals, or connect with wholesalers.I’m eager to learn from this community and collaborate with like-minded individuals familiar with the Knoxville market.

A duplex, triplex, or fourplex is ideal because the more units, the more financing options banks may offer.