There is usually a missed opportunity in most markets delivering housing products that are needed but not readily available and the Zillow data most rely upon does not tell this story.Get to know the members of a community, their needs, what steers them away from the housing that's currently available.

Since I’ve been syndicating real estate debt and a few equity deals for 25 years, I’ve made it my business to maintain a constant “overview” of the “product” being offered.  

Be sure to investigate the varying product types. 

Products & Services enable us to track each 'phase' of the rehab.

Welcome to the forum @Chris Primavera.Seeing as you are brand new today, it would be good for you to search on the forum for those areas and read everything there is about those markets.Grab @Avery Carls book Short Term Rentals Long Term Wealth and read it. https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/short-term-rental-l...It is chock full of info that you need.

no argument from me.. but I think they do that to legitimize the company/loan product.

No paper towels, no "flushable wipes", no dental floss, no hygiene products, no tee shirts (real example). 

I personally think sevier county is one of the best areas in the country to invest in both now (if you pick the right product) and especially long term.

I just joined GAREIA and have been attending via zoom but I want to go in person so I am able to meet other people that are actually investing in my area -Meet with lenders some I can become more familiar about the financing and different products that are available to acquire rental properties If I could design a this is how to get your property this year, what you said you are going to do is basically it so great job.

If you have a finished product, they won't move in for 60 days but your lender requires signed lease and/or move-in for refi...this will delay your refi.