LLC will not save you taxes.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

You have a skillset that could be extremely useful for quick fixes and landlord issues and from there you can bridge relationships and partnerships to enhance your knowledge of real estate investing and couple your skills.

@Todd Fullerlove Love that you're looking to develop relationships with local, community banks in Knoxville.

If the HELOC is from an existing rental property (A) but funds are used for rentals (B and C), the interest must be allocated to B and C, not A.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Fortunately this isn't a situation that has impacted my relationship with this particular tenant.

The most popular STR listings in my area have excellent interior design.  

Direct lenders are great for portfolio style loans, investors that do significant transactions and have a banking relationship. 

If you can make some relationships prior to that with agents in the area who do what you want to, you can find yourself on a team or at a strong brokerage that matches what you want to do.

You do it by building relationships over time and being an asset to investors.

From analyzing deals to exploring creative financing, I’m realizing that success in this business is about persistence, relationships, and constantly improving.