Looking to get into my first STR in the next few months out in the Knoxville/Oak Ridge/Gatlinburg area(s)....I understand getting average daily rates, occupany rates, mortgage, saving for maintenance/CapEx.

Your post didn't sound like it came from a landlord with 25 years of experience, so I was pointing to the basics hoping it would motivate you to do some research.A quick Google search revealed numerous NJ banks that offer the convenience of opening accounts online.

The app that I used did the background check of the lady only but not the guy and by the time I check on the guy online and found out that he had an eviction the lease was already signed and I asked him about the eviction he came with the perfect story and I said well.

A place that has enough units that we could have renters beyond ourselves that would help offset the mortgage payments we would be paying.The breakdown of what we know we have saved up that can be used for a downpayment:My wife and I: $165,000~, can probably get that to $200,000 within a year.

I've been searching for residential multi-families in the $1M - $1.3M range to offset my mortgage by renting out other units.

I used 1800Account for my business and was happy with them but they are a bit pricey in the long run but, I found their online system very convenient. 

Anyhow since I'm paying cash and don't need to get a mortgage on it should I still go through a proper title company to get it the title switched over to my LLC?  

Given you have such a low rate on your mortgage, you may be able to get some cash flow if you rent it out.

You can quit claim the property into an LLC after the fact, but you'll want to be sure that this does not trigger acceleration/repayment under the terms of the mortgage.

The building is free and clear with no mortgage but needs a refresh.