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.

So a few weeks went by and I asked him if he didnt mind if I bought it.

You have to keep in mind that a plex will never be valued the same as an SFH, and renovations may not have the same effect on the value as an SFH.If renovations are not needed right now, I would work toward getting the rent to market for the as-is condition and then renovate each side when you have turnover. 

They don't mind.

Alternatively, there are high-yield online savings accounts like Marcus or others - the difference is that banks have some inherent risk, thus the FDIC insurance. 

Keep in mind this will be at a much higher rate than your current 3.2% interest rate, so I'm not sure if paying off the existing loan is a great choice.

It's so hard to say generally what problems might come up, but the first that comes to my mind is work history - do you have 6 months on the job and a 2 year work/school history? 

You cannot beat the power of an ADU for peace of mind, leveraging your home to pay less monthly and reduce your expenses and give you the experience and confidence of doing constriction, getting permits and working with the city and managing a very easy rental.

That's a real bait and switch scummy thing to do, but I guess I shouldn't be surprised these days. keep in mind this is not usually bait and switch it could be and they are not being scummy.they simply are at the whims of thier senior credit facilities wants and needs..

Anything come to mind that can bless your children and family in 2025?