There are a lot of affordable properties in Knoxville, but the growth isn't terribly vibrant and the deman isn't what you'd expect for a city of that size and that close to the Smokies - you're mostly looking at college rentals for the meat of the move season, and the SF market, while it exists, doesn't really compare to Chattanooga. 

When you charge under market rent, the IRS deems that you do not have a profit motive and, therefore, disallows all rental expenses. 

We bought our first property off market back in Sept 2024.

The secret to dominating the world of off-market acquisitions isn’t about delivering a slick pitch or being pushy—it’s about becoming the trusted, go-to problem solver that sellers want to work with.

Study the market.

What I love about them is they will even accept the higher lease amounts over the market rents if we can show first month's rent and security deposit.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

CT spots like Bridgeport and New Haven also pop up a lot in conversations about good starter markets.

In our market (New Orleans) cemetery tours are very popular. 

Renting to a friend can complicate things, especially if you're starting below market rent.