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. ????

A lot of people go in expecting these programs to completely change their lives. 

I know we all got to make a living but....

I was fine with all these numbers.Then I met with contractors...First, I wanted to add a new bathroom and approximately 450 sq ft of additional living space.

The brother and his son had been living in the house, free of charge, for years, and were gaming the system.

We focus on layouts that feel spacious but still define distinct areas for living, dining, and entertaining.Flow is Everything: A home’s design should feel seamless.

It's not a bad strategy, especially if you live in a lower-priced area with a good rent-to-purchase price ratio.

Now, three years later, my tenant reported cracks in every room—paint cracking and full-line cracks in the bathroom, living room, and bedroom (walls, ceiling).A drywall contractor looked at it and said it’s normal wear and tear, but I’m concerned since it’s in every room.

Even if one tenant is responsible for rent payments, the others will live there and impact your liability as a landlord.Accountability:Requiring all adults to apply and sign the lease holds everyone legally responsible for the terms.

You will enjoy the serenity of rural living, complete with a large cleared backyard perfect for homesteading, gardening, or recreation.