I would rely on locals like @Collin H. for market specific guidance. 

Some of our Tennessee cleaning and maintenance teams have been impacted as they live in Cocke County which Collin H. mentioned above has been devastated by floods and knocking out their water system.

Hi Collin, what's the best way to contact and sign up to be your agent?  

Quote from @Collin H.: I often get asked "is this a good time to buy"? 

Quote from @Collin H.: I hear from a fair number of folks that are ensnared by one of these two fallacies right now.The first one is the "sunk cost" fallacy.  

I have to disagree with @Collin H. on actual insurers.

Quote from @Collin H.: I am often asked this question:  "What is my biggest financial risk in buying/owning a short-term rental property?"

Quote from @Collin H.: I would be wary of buying a home in a residential neighborhood in ABQ with the goal of having a STR: Only CA rivals NM in terms of economic governmental tampering.

just a couple things:-you can house hack and not deal with tenants directly as @William Collins notes. you just hire a property manager. it will cost more, but that's the trade off.

@Collin Stoffelcan it tell me the condition of the sewer line?