I have a property with a main house (3 bed/3bath) a  pool house with 2 & 2 with a refurbished small barn (beautiful) with 2 bed and 1.5 bath and private gated entry 4 miles outside Knoxville with an inground pool.

The smaller the better.When you are talking with banks use the term "line of credit"....I know, I know...it sounds like I'm splitting hairs here but a HELOC will usually direct you to the residential division and the Line of Credit will take you to the commercial division (I discovered this over time asking about this subject). 

I hope its allowed to post the link here; it will make your hair stand up.http://www.city-data.com/forum/renting/2231384-fussy-anxious-tenant.html

. * The most beautiful thing about REI to me is that you can force equity.

And I have no compunction about doing it (though fortunately I haven't had to so far).The dog peed on your floor, and left hair and dander that will require additional cleanup, if you want your place restored to its original condition.  

We renovated and kept the original beautiful wood doors and tongue and groove ceilings in bedrooms & master bath.So now I'm trying to acquire a bank loan to absorb private loan & rest of Reno.

It's really a beautiful concept and speaks volumes about the extraordinary potential of the human mind.I'll leave you with this inspiring Biblical quote from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: "If you're not cheating, you're not REALLY trying."

There are some beautiful homes from the early 1900s all throughout the area.

I'm originally from the east coast but have lived in beautiful San Diego for about 7 years (77 and sunny today, not bad :)). 

What are the things I must consider when looking for new property