I haven't gotten serious yet and don't have a local agent, but I have been window shopping and may reach out.Hi @James Bing, yes I manage my own properties by leveraging technology & local relationships to automate the self managing process.

Walkable to locally owned restaurants and the street had mostly owner occupied homes that are owned by long time owners.

One needs to have outstanding local market knowledge to underwrite effectively. 

How many bedrooms does the property have and in what zip code is it located?

I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.Thank you! 

Knoxville isn't a luxury market. widen the gap and do new construction. find infill plots of land in better locations and have more control. work closely with a builder who Is working with investors. we have flippers who did hundreds of flips then they graduate to new builds and say it's much easier. if you have the balance sheet you'll be fine. budget 20%. new construction commands a 20% premium and is much easier to duplicate Over and over and much less risk. 

However, I am also considering duplex and tri-/quad-plex assets if they pencil.Additionally, I currently work for a locally-based commercial developer/lender on multifamily, land, and some hospitality projects.

A solid mid size local company tend to have tools and scale without the downsides.Good luck!

Quote from @Mason Jacobs: Quote from @Eric Goldman: Quote from @Mason Jacobs: @Eric Goldman had a good point, if you don't rent it out no one will lend DSCR, you might get a local bank but a DSCR doesn't work if you don't have it rented!  

Quote from @Saquan Johnson: I would reach out to local rehabbers in that area and also higher-producing agents to get this info.