@Vina Merrill,I don't have much intel on Knoxville, but I’m active as an investor, turnkey provider, and builder in Chattanooga.

You'll do well if you're this disciplined at 18!

This isn't for everyone but this has really worked well for us. 

Our job is to provide you assistance. 

Rent is always on time, and things have been going well.

The Heights/Montrose appreciate as well, they are just much more inflated prices currently.

I have personally invested in these types of properties in Alamance county.If you're open to STRs there's properties up and down the coast as well as lots of mountain vacation properties out West in places like Asheville, Boone, Hendersonville, Cherokee.

My latest blog - linked here  "UNDERSTANDING FLORIDA'S EVICTION PROCESS AND LAWS"  provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the legal requirements, timelines, and steps involved with Evictions in Florida.

Needs gutters, full kitchen and bath, floors, paint with some drywall repair, windows, front porch and the deck on the rear is pretty poor as well.

A well-structured deal could allow you to get in with little to no money down while leveraging your construction knowledge to drive profits.Regarding financing strategies, the sky is the limit if you’re willing to be creative.