Maybe, get into a couple rougher multi-fmailys to get started?

After a couple ears, buy another property and rent out your space in the first property.

Best of luck in Knoxville, not sure I have investors in that market that could help, but I do know a couple of agents that could provide some perspective. 

If a student wants to attend a LEGITIMATE university but their background indicates they won’t be successful an ethical college will reject their application.  

To pencil out whether a deal is good I work at a high level and have maybe a 15-25 tasks and to actually manage the work once I buy a property I might have a a couple hundred tasks depending on the complexity of the job. 

The issue with RUBS is that it is fluid and it hinges on the # of occupants and this poses issues: 1) A child uses less than an adult; 2) a worker from home uses more than one that drives to work; 3) A couple may have a child during tenancy which they fail to divulge; 4) friends and family may visit for a few days during holidays.... etc. etc. etc.  --- and... these issues become issues for the other Tenant and then turns you into the constant 'utility police' because you constantly have to monitor # of occupants... eww. 50/50 is simple and simply understood and 100% while vacant is also simply understood.

As Jonathan said, attend some meet ups, we have quite a few here in Orlando.

I too am a General Contractor and investor here in Spokane, although only a couple months in to the BP community. 

DM me and I'll send you a couple awesome lenders that I work with.

2-bedroom renovation into a crazy couples retreat!