Its good that you've already established some target markets, I'd recommend diving deep into 1 or 2 markets, then branching out. 

Long story short, you can, but since you are only targeting investors, your sale price will likely be lower than comps.Talk to a local agent about your local tenant laws and have them review their lease

I analyze intensely the ARV price points in my target markets for at least 9 months before I buy. 

Lemme get this straight: you want to sell a subject to as part of a subject to.unless your buyer is doing a targeted satisfaction of the primary loan, I don’t see this working at all.

But then I remember I am an expert in my market and know which areas are better suited to my target goals.

Target low income and transient groups.   

Remember when land buyers pick a target, they have TONS of work to do getting that property from dirt to payday, so they know their purchase choices, and they have a war chest usually stacked up ready to go.

Not sure how will it work if you want to target Midwest or other out of state properties. 

For this reason, I would take inventory of the local banks within your target markets that offer financing options that best serve your real estate needs (again, usually the smaller local banks), and build depository relationships with them.

Johnson City could be a great spot for STRs, especially if you focus on hospital staff rotations, visiting professors, or traveling professionals, which would balance out any seasonal dips in tourism.For STRs, consider targeting weekend travelers exploring the Appalachian Trail, Boone Lake, or local festivals.