The kitchen is open with a large kitchen island & lots of storage that walks into the formal dining area.

The kitchen is open with a large kitchen island & lots of storage that walks into the formal dining area.

I put a storage self in the dining room to hold most of the items from the kitchen counter tops.

Markets with relatively affordable housing may offer more opportunities for investment.Rental demand: Markets with a high demand for rental properties can be attractive to investors, as they may be able to generate steady rental income.Foreclosure activity: Markets with a high number of foreclosures may offer opportunities to buy properties at a discount, but they may also be riskier due to the potential for lower property values.Transportation: Markets with good transportation networks, such as access to public transit or major highways, may be more attractive to renters and buyers.Amenities: Markets with a wide range of amenities, such as shopping, dining, and entertainment options, may be more attractive to renters and buyers.Ultimately, the best market for you will depend on your investment goals, risk tolerance, and financial situation.

If you're going to school away from home, see if you can find a small run down house that someone will co-sign with you, then get in there and clean up the place reasonably well, rent the bedrooms out to your college buddies to pay for the mortgage, and sleep on a pull-out in the dining room.

Nickel and dining the tenant doesn't come into it.

I ran a credit/background check (which are clean, she has a 630 credit score and he has a 560), they have stunning references from work and employers. 

Downstairs is an open concept kitchen/dining/living room so I don't have as much leeway with where to put them.

My name is Madeline Blom, and I'm a short-term rental agent and investor specializing in the stunning locales of Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains.With a portfolio encompassing 6 STRs across 4 distinct markets, including a duo nestled right in the heart of Gatlinburg, I've immersed myself in the pulse of this thriving industry.As an agent, I'm not just about transactions—I'm a hustler advocating fiercely for my clients.

But I think some of the natural quartzite slabs are stunning.