I've only invested in STRs and was looking to get into small multi-family but haven't seen anything that made sense in any of the markets I invest in so was curious where people were seeing good opportunities.  

If you’re not in a rush to tap your equity, holding off until rates come down could save you money in the long run.

If you do a good job picking tenants, you will be fine.

Yeah, I believe is a good strategy depending on the loan you're putting together. 

This way you will know what is a good deal and what is not a good deal.Best of luck.

Hello Sheree, A good place to learn about wholesaling will be going to the local REIA.

Considering the averages as you stated would be a good baseline.

There are always opportunity on the MLS....properties that are listed/categorized incorrectly....properties that rely on public record square footage that is not accurate but the broker is too lazy to verify and simply relies on the autofill data, properties that have base zoning that allows for a better use, properties with unique characteristics that are not properly detailed in the marketing information, properties that are simply listed over priced and become stale and are good negotiation opportunities. 

Perhaps a good ROI strategy in the Smokies is, keep things simple.

just double checked my lender is now 80% LTV for short term rentals only 85% for long term rentals