It's moonshine with apple flavoring. 

Chattanooga has four distinct seasons, a vibrant downtown, a healthy job market, and a ton of outdoor activities.  

Its like the person who complains that there is nothing to do during the weekend in LA (insert city with a vibrant scene) when in actuality they don't have any friends (lack dealflow)... and by the no one likes (has a bad attitude and that person who makes excuses”What are some markets that would be safer for a new investor like me to enter during this time period? 

I'm in south FL, which is currently a vibrant seller's market. 

I'm thinking the door that's actually being used as an entryway is the one that should be upgraded while the other door can maybe get a fresh coat of a nice, vibrant paint to give it a fresh, clean look?

Builder grade granite (usually 3 flavors) vs higher end granite makes no difference.

From the sounds of it, you have some rental cabins that are of that flavor on the deal you described.  

Generally speaking I have seen the best short and long term relationship being made with a mid-sized regional banking entity, thin 3 to 10 branch locations, who primarily operates in the standard banking space with a vibrant business banking side, who upon inquiring does do some portfolio lending. 

Vibrant and energetic Downtown plus St.

We have many job opportunities in the area, great weather and a vibrant city.