Some people like the flipping business model, I just prefer buy & hold. 

I’m going to go against the grain and say you should learn how to find an off market deal.The method will depend on budget and preference, but once you realize if you buy good enough deals you don’t need down payments that’s a game changer.  

I obviously would prefer the 3-3.5% down you and @Ozzy Sirimsi mentioned, who do you go through and is it a special kind of loan?

I have also found that residential loans close quicker (but that may just be our bank)  For those reasons I prefer residential loans.  

If that is the preferred method does anyone have a contact for someone near Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. 

Personally I would prefer to deploy my own smart devices as I would prefer to choose the brand and software used to control the devices.

I then follow up all three ways until I figure out the listing agent's preferred method of communication to make sure that an offer is seen and presented.

I prefer a decent place doesn't need as much work, as building teams not easy to do..

Some say they don't prefer Decatur while others think assets in Decatur are currently on discount due to negative talk.

That’s why preferred to property in my business his name.