I currently own 1 SFH and 6 multis of various size the largest being 8 units.

With several large cities within driving distance 6+ hours - the demand for recreational activities I believe is a safe play without the requirement for airfare. 

One of the largest competencies of REI is scalability through other people's time (OPT), often times carried out through PMs.If your goal is to own a smaller portfolio, then perhaps doing your own property management makes sense.If you want to acquire medium to large scale apartment buildings, then you probably won't even get a loan from a commercial bank without proof of using a PM with a solid reputation.

The sponsor's largest source of revenue is in the promote, which in most cases isn't realized until the sale. 

Landscaping has the largest ROI (of about 200%), adding a wood deck or a patio will also provide a big increase in value (100% ROI).Add living space, consider converting attic space, finishing a basement, or repurposing a large living area to add a bedroom without expanding the home's footprint - this will give you an average ROI of around 75%.

Better schools and the economy is backed by the 2nd largest university in the nation along with a growing tech and manufacturing sector. 

That being said, my team hosts one of the largest investors meetups in Knoxville called GRID Knoxville .

Red Stick REIA is probably the largest, and The RING is the other.

Not allowing pets could impact the marketability of your rental, especially in cities like Dallas.According to the article:"Data from Zillow reveals that twice as many renters filter for pet-friendly listings compared to any other amenity in the country’s 25 largest rental markets.

The largest wholesale fee I've assigned was $48,000.