Through various coaching communities and masterminds, I have made connections that have been instrumental in my success as a business owner. 

Home Depot's offerings seem tempting since I can view the price online, which has been an issue with hot tub specific stores in the Smokies.Context:  I'm looking to add a 4-5 person hot tub to my STR near Pigeon Forge.

Will be happy to connect you with him DM me.

They typically have access to hundreds of companies' rates and loan programs and can provide some programs you may have never even knew existed.I'd love to connect and talk sometime!

I need to turn the electricity on to renovate it, but all of the electric companies I see online have 1+-year contracts.

You should be able ot easily skip trace any of the plots or find the information online enough to add more to the trace.

(HUD is selling as FHA Insurable if that makes a difference -- I dont see how this house would qualify for traditional FHA financing but maybe FHA loan underwriters hit the crack pipe every now and again and would let this one slide)  I wont have an issue getting financing as an owner occupant due to my banking connections/past experience but am unsure how most will get financing on the O/O side  most local investors will likely ignore the windows and pass them off to the next owner sadly if they are flipping.  

A new stove seems to be in the $400-$450 range just doing a quick search online.

Connecting with a professional in the area that has a lot of experience with rental values and prices would be a great first start.Everyone wants to make a killing on their investment property, but a lot of people have to be realistic when they start.

Fred brought the deal directly to us, leveraging his local market knowledge and connections.