So a few weeks went by and I asked him if he didnt mind if I bought it.

It will show the rent amounts, who pays utilities and expenses they know annually.

Building Credit with Vendor AccountsStarting with Net-30 Accounts (vendors that give you 30 days to pay invoices) is a smart strategy.

Obviously, they will pay less for these loans because of the resources they spend upfront.Most of the larger private lending firms will participate in correspondent loans.

The govt programs pay much more then cash tenants.

From what I understand, a 1031 exchange doesnt apply in this case, and so I will have to pay short term capital gains on the appreciation ?

Specifically:Share your experiences investing in Knoxville.Recommend resources or tools for market analysis.Help me find off-market properties, turnkey rentals, or connect with wholesalers.I’m eager to learn from this community and collaborate with like-minded individuals familiar with the Knoxville market.

I would give Prime Tracers a shot, they are pay as you go and you also get 100 free credits on sign up to try them out. 

That's a real bait and switch scummy thing to do, but I guess I shouldn't be surprised these days. keep in mind this is not usually bait and switch it could be and they are not being scummy.they simply are at the whims of thier senior credit facilities wants and needs..

Expect to spend a considerable amount of your time speaking to people.Expect to work dozens of hours/week with little to no immediate result.Expect most of your early interest from potential clients to come from your sphere of influence.Expect to go 3-6 months without getting paid (unless you do rentals which usually pay faster)Expect to be bombarded with distractions - mainly, people/companies marketing to you so that you choose their system for quick and easy buyer or seller leads.