well if I ever make it to the Smokies to see what the draw is  I will rent a condo then :)  I am just guess but I suspect folks that go there want to be in the woods and hear the birds and maybe some local mtn views etc.. or some sort of privacy they never get at home out east were there is not very much public lands close to where they live in the big city. ????

To find the best community bank, I would post in a local facebook group and ask which are the best local lenders to work with and ask for a specific contact.  

I probably dont have a good comparison as I only know/invest in my local market.

If you plan to stay in your local market, house hacking with an FHA loan can be a fantastic strategy to build wealth while keeping costs low.Congratulations on your graduation and best wishes for your future success!

From there, start networking with local investors and agents to learn more about the market, and be sure to do your own research as well.

In The Tampa Bay Area local investor in the items inside the home/business but looking to get with the right people to build a team.

From experience, I’d recommend getting pre-approved, improving your debt-to-income ratio if needed, and researching local assistance programs.

You need a local/state specific lease.2.

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.

Your team can stay local.