If it's just slapped in the backyard, i'd imagine it may not make a big difference but if you create an environment around it, it could be different.   

If you have anything in writing(texts, emails, contracts, etc) gather those.

I imagine you also ensure the amount you're lending is less than the ARV of the property.

Rent was due by 5th but no communication on late payment and is not responding to my text/emails. 

I agree with Collin.The Smokies do have a lot of competition, so you need to have a view, decent location, good to great amenities etc to stand out.We have a 6-bedroom cabin there, but I imagine a 3 to 4 bedroom would be in the sweet spot of not too big or not too small.

You want prospective tenants to come see it, walk it, imagine living there so don't get in the weeds on the details or offer photos that aren't great. 

Any advice is always appreciated.I can’t imagine a more open-ended morass of a call.

A 2 minute email is charged as 7 minutes or 15 minutes depending on the attorney and expertise.

Any questions I had, I'd email to Rod's group and always got a response.

They send me several emails a week on opportunities from Coco Beach in the north to about half hour south of Tamarindo in the south.