Also consider networking with investors active in those areas who can provide insight on what’s working.

There was even one exceptionally kind Bigger Pockets member that seemed to know a lot about health and physical activity that we even chatted on the phone afterwards and he gave me some good pointers.  

The industry continues to see consolidation, with private equity-backed firms actively acquiring, albeit at a slightly slower pace than the frenzy a few years back.

The most concerning piece here is that Norada is still actively raising money from their investors as if nothing is happening!

I've been meeting all of my goals by being very active with my listings. 

I vet a lot of passive offerings and am particularly active in MHP, SS, and MF. 

My company is actively scaling in the multifamily space, and partnerships are at the core of what we do.

If the property is an ugly duckling from the street than an improvement to the front of the property, porch, landscaping or concrete may greatly enhance its value.

Tax deductions / write-offs should be a second concern.There are some rules that you need to follow to treat a short-term rental as 'active'(non passive) income which would allow you to offset it against other forms of income such as rental income / wages.

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