For me, I would want to identify an accelerated process to buy a new property via auction.I believe we can help - DM me when you have a moment.

I believe there is a good way to do a design theme, but also a bad (tacky) way.

Yes I do believe they are a scam, more I read about them the less I feel comfortable. 

I am still interested in Knoxville area rentals, in part to have some options for our kiddos once they move out and because I really believe in this market and state and think there is a lot of upside to investing here long term. 

If you believe rates will be lower in 5 years 5/6 ARM is not a bad option, and I know some lenders have rate reductions if you go 5/6.

I have a client who does this model in oil fields in Texas and is making a killing doing it because they are so short in housing to place these oil rig workers.

Looking at comps (unfortunately there aren't many) I believe I have increased the value about $30k-$40k.

There's always a risk, but I have to believe the further you get from the coast, the more sound this option might be for you. 

Some always aggressively raise to market rents, others are less aggressive, because they believe it saves them on turnover costs. 

In that case I believe that the lenders recourse is to 'repo' the panels.