I get that you are from there so you are getting emotional and taking my comments personal, which were not my intentions. 

Quote from @Gene D Stephens: Hi Chris,I'm relatively new here and was just wondering if you could expand on your last comment.  

Suburbs to the east, like Ooltewah and Collegedale, are more affordable—if you’re lucky, you can find homes that are right around your budget.Deals that meet the 1% rule are likewise present in the market, but again, you’ll probably have to do some digging.

From the investor side, we have a lot of issues with how these note investments were presented to us by Safeguard. 

Investors should conduct in-depth research into local market conditions to make informed decisions.Conclusion: A Sound Investment Opportunity for American InvestorsThe German real estate market presents a unique and compelling investment opportunity for American investors.

I can't comment on either of those markets other than saying that.3.

I agree with all comments above. 

The frameworks others have presented of viewing the site as a lead-generation tool where you, as the host, are handling all the payment processing and screening is pretty accurate. 

Rent To Retirement sells new construction houses in growth markets, so your comments don't really apply here.

@Audrey Sommer you have some good comments above (and some funny ones too) but just to confirm, what you were told is not accurate.