You can look learn more about them using this link. https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Understanding-FICO-Scoring/The-many-flavors-of-FICO-Editions-versions-and-variations/td-p/1197617These scores are different than the ones you'll get from Credit Karma or your credit card or bank accounts.

It could be subtle or bold but a fun gimmick is something that might catch a guest's eye when searching for a place to stay.

See the bold part are the very end.The LawNew Hampshire's law on security deposits (RSA 540-A) defines a security deposit as any money that a tenant gives to his or her landlord other than the monthly rental payment.

For now, I'm just looking to get a general flavor for similar investments in northeastern TN.  

If you have  a spouse and/or children, my approach would change.Assuming you haven't "settle down" yet, if I were in your position, I'd hunt for a 4-plex multifamily home where you could live in the worst of the 4 units and rent out the other three.In my market of Omaha, Nebraska, I can find four unit properties that would not only cover all my cost of living, but cash flow with me living in one of the units.Obviously, it's a bold strategy to go from not being a landlord to managing three separate tenants, and if you live in the place, I imagine you'll want to manage it, but if you are the type of person to study, risk, and follow through, you will drastically improve your situation by doing this.It would be my path because I could get so much more real estate on a primary than an investment property.

If you reach out to local realtors (find the highly recommended ones in the area via a web search), they can be a great resource for finding good property managers in the area, including a flavor of what you'll find in the area, names to reach out to, and probably names to stay away from, too.

Finally, remember that by renovating units you’re not only increasing your monthly income, you’re also increasing the value of the property when it comes time to sell.Be bold, be strong, and thrive!

Over the past few months I’ve cold called (boldly) & spoken with over 400 preforclosure owners multiple times!

I've made every mistake you can make investing in single family real estate, that's why I'm an "expert".I used to be Pert.Definition: Pert "High-spirited, lively, or cheerful, Impudently bold; saucy"Now I'm ExpertDefinition: EX-Pert "used to be High-spirited, lively, or cheerful, Impudently bold; saucy but bought a single family property and reality set in" ;-)Just kidding.

Very bold, but is it too much?