Suburbs to the east, like Ooltewah and Collegedale, are more affordable—if you’re lucky, you can find homes that are right around your budget.Deals that meet the 1% rule are likewise present in the market, but again, you’ll probably have to do some digging.

With buyers and renters relying more on online listings, I'm curious how valuable do you find virtual tours in showcasing properties?

My one tip would be, its not about getting wealthy quickly, but more long term.

Focus on getting your finances in order, setting achievable goals, and finding a mentor or local real estate groups to guide you.

There are many markets that fit this description.

Don't invest in a market if you can't find a quality PM!

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

Since this is something that is best done with a team of experts that know a lot more than I do I am putting this request with help from the bigger pockets community to get me started on my road to success. 

This way, if vacation rental management becomes too demanding or isn’t feasible, you have an alternative strategy in place.Make sure to confirm that the HOA or association allows rentals at all.

You are much more equipped to create a win win for you and the seller.