Desirability of the area for renters (access to major roadways, attractions, shopping, nice neighborhoods)2.

If you are looking at upscale housing, I imagine that your down payment and mortgage will be higher--are there areas nearby with lower prices that would attract the type of tenant you're describing?

 Cheesecake Factory is probably trading at attractive prices now, I imagine. 

I share a place with my cleaning lady. 

That being said, prices can be attractive.

Seemed like a long time, plus 10 years of probation.Another save for me is a lady that was evicted and trashed the house on exit. 

I was hoping with all the attractions and new additions that the area would being appreciating--but that did not pan out. 

What are some of the "anchor" industries/businesses that attract folks to the Chattanooga area?

I live in New Jersey and have been very attracted to the Dayton OH market lately.

Now you have an investment big enough to attract larger investors than just the local investors.