I've seen investors, including one who I worked with in Austin, comfortably meet the 100-hour rule once they took over management.Funny enough, a friend of mine had a similar deal in Scottsdale a while back, where they had to honor existing rentals.

These tend to be very comfortable, "Oh let me add you to my email list" conversations.  

I'd ask the tenant if they are staying because apparently they don't have to tell you if they are going at the end of the lease (which I find odd, even for CA which is very tenant friendly) and if they want to stay, they are to talk to you about renewing their lease. 

Chattanooga is a small enough market that you might just be able to stay in the know with "Chattanooga" as your keyword, but you might consider also layering in some nuance for "single family" or "small multifamily".

Even though I know the numbers well from my previous experience, I’m sure there are some unique challenges when it comes to flips—like managing renovations, timelines, and of course, staying on budget.For those of you who made the transition or started out flipping, what’s something you wish you knew before your first project?

I feel after a "thousand year event" the area held up remarkably well, and I continue to stay bullish on Florida and especially the Tampa Bay area.

In my opinion, one of the best ways to start is with a househack especially if you are planning to stay in the south florida area for a while.

Don't fret, here's lots of potential in that townhouse as long as you can comfortably hold on to it.

For a HELOC, the property must stay in your personal name, but it is possible to secure one on an investment property.

I would pay a bonus based on staying under budget, finishing on time.