We intend to use this space as an office and or small sleeping quarters.

Small residential properties seem like a headache for them now so I've been fortunate enough to take them over via things like land contracts and creative financing deals to get them out of those properties.

only small builder or home are not selling fast enough would consider sell to investor.Anyone in Knoxville could verify this or comment or connect me with builder. 

However if you do not want to live next to your tenants and run the risk of being in an uncomfortable situation, you may put a small amount of money down with the right loan structure. 

I'm skeptical but I'm willing to test the water to something small first.

Trying to cast some undisclosed drama to elevate yourself over others in your reply to their post makes you look small. 

Looking at possibly picking up "Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor" and " Wealth Without Cash".

(I have read that CA likes to have their cake and eat it too by claiming any part of the chain of money/business no matter how small).2.

Personally i invested small amounts into bitcoin and xrp, i agree with Dan Wickland, invest what you willing to lose. 

In my area there are a few small regional banks that have competitive DSCR products.