@Jennie Berger The RS-3 Zone allows for Single-Family residences & 2-Flats as "Permitted Uses"; however, the RS-3 Zone still requires 2,500 sq.ft. of lot area per unit (i.e. 5,000 sq.ft. for a 2-flat) unless the lot meets the exception for the characteristic of the block as previously mentioned by Nicolas; then it can be reduced to 1,500 sq.ft. per unit in order to construct a 2-flat.

There are some great meet ups in your area I'm sure and a lot of people at those meet ups are more than happy to chat and give ideas and answer questions.

Super easy and I never had to meet him. 

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.

If you are too busy to go see a whole bunch of properties in person, meet PMs, and help with getting your first property stabilized... you may want to wait until you have more time.Not trying to be negative, just realistic. 

Find local meetups, rub elbows with other investors, find out what they need, and then find a way to meet that need.For example, maybe an investor is growing fast and struggling to keep up with inspections.

Sign up for local news articles, go to events in different areas, attend neighborhood association meetings, and just go out and have fun.

I would love to meet any real players in the area who would love to pay it forward and help someone green like myself.

Time ManagementReal estate can consume all your time with endless tasks—client meetings, marketing, and paperwork.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!