You can't go wrong anyway but you want to have some sort of boots on the ground to get you started and understanding the area.

But we also seek to understand and collaborate.

Understanding is that the FAR is 1, unless its used as a 'Community Facility' which will allow a 2.4 FAR. 

@Clare Pitcher we do 12+ month leases to avoid vacancies Nov-Feb.If we take over an occupied property, evict or have tenancy-abandon a property, we first let the owner know finding a tenant will take longer than "normal".This opens up owners to understanding they may need to:1) Offer 3D tour and floor plans to stand out2) Price more aggressively or be prepared for aggressive price reductions3) Offer MoveIn Specials:- NOTE: we do NOT recommend offering a month of free rent that can be used at MoveIn.

Many S8 tenants are getting free rent money, yet don't take the time to understand the program and dump everything on their caseworkers and landlords!

I have often stated there are two ways to make money in Real Estate....The California method and the Texas method (I certainly understand there are many more ways to look at investing but I am OVER simplifying).  

Also any recommendations on any learning docs available to understand SDIRA betterThanks Is there a reason they have to be local?

(Note: I'm not a lawyer, but this is my understanding based on my experience)  A human being will need to sign on behalf of the LLC and that human will need to have the authority to sign. 

It would be smart to do a full lease audit, estoppels issued, and tenant interviews.And if you are buying cash, there is nothing mandatory, since it is your money at risk. but again, physical condition inspections, understanding of tenants (they are a great source of information about issues with the property that the landlord may not know or may not disclose), surveys to understand accurate property lines, etc.

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.