I took out a mortgage on the property in November to help make repairs and rent it out.

Floating rate loans may help cash flow early in deal, but put a lot of risk into deals. 

Quote from @Parker Bullard: I'm looking to purchase my first investment property and need help figuring out a strategy that will work for me.

Aside from grass roots networking, what technology can help me find pre-market deals?

My wheelehouse is long term management of investment properties, but I do have a good relationship with a loca Chattanooga broker who helps investors in the area.

Hey @Benjamin Blunt do you have a website that says that you help people with their real estate issues??

Also being open to section 8 could help with keeping vacancy rate low.

I like markets with diverse job drivers, and it is always helpful to have major corporations locally. 

@David MartinezA quick search on furnishedfinder.com shows a bunch of available midterm rentals in that area so you can use those to help guide your price and strategy.

It can be a very good market, but the why behind your choice may help us give you better advice on how to move forward.Before realtors and property managers, you really need to meet other investors so you are making a good move by trying to do that here, but it would be better if you could do it in person.