We provide new construction rentals and PM (single family, duplexes and Quads) for investors.

She provided me incorrect information and my 6% locked rate ended up closing at 9.99%.

If you are familiar with this area, any further recommendations or resources you are willing to provide, I am super grateful. 

Even after one year, that property may provide thousands of dollars worth of appreciation, you will pay down your loan and build some equity, and you can depreciate the asset. 

That would be glorious...lol quite honestly to get a longer contract and have them turn into longer term tenants provided they are good of course.

I’m currently active on BiggerPockets to connect with like-minded investors, exchange ideas, explore potential opportunities, and provide opportunities through my network to collaborate with others.

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

When it comes to tenant screening, you're right that using a separate tool can often provide more thorough checks.

While I do believe that some of the posters on BP are able to do a quality job self managing their portfolio of STR properties, they are spending a lot more time doing it than they’d like to admit.10 years ago in many markets STR provided outsized returns.  

That makes your bookkeeping easier, and it can also provide liability protection if you hold title in an LLC.