Good answers here from @Michael Plaks and @Sean Graham - couple more suggestions:Keep in mind that you also have the option to Reverse 1031 Exchange.

Were seeing a lot of BRRRR refinances in the sixes rate wise recently - rates have been a bit volatile last couple of weeks but some really solid BRRRR deals going on with DSCR considering the short seasoning periods and rates really competitive with conventional alternatives

The appeal of the property should match the target tenant's preferences.5.

I am clearly biased in that I think PassivePockets is great - but I always recommend you join a couple communities and then settle in the one where the culture of the Community best fits your personality. 

It's data + personal preference + which way is this block trending (D+ to C or C to D+).

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. 

To which we didn`t see any activity for a couple of weeks.

We converted out Primary to a rental a couple years ago.

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

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.