I would be looking into areas that are still growing like the international drive area which is really close to most of the attractions and flooded with out of state tourists.

Hopefully this helps but I think the first step is just some internal thought / discussion on what your goals / needs are!

@Branson Berger"Rental income is typically considered unearned income by tax authorities like the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

I would check these links as well:https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-tra...https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-tra...

Does anyone have any experience with International buyers for high end properties in the U.S?

Account ClosedWe work with a number of international investors and some Canadian ones.

I do have a section in the lease about not disturbing other tenants, so I'll point that out and be sure to make it clear that tenants should resolve their issues internally whenever possible.

Not bad for an unlevered return, but that just wouldn't be worth the risk for me, considering the unknown factor of landlord tenant laws, property right laws, and an international relations situation that seems to be always in flux.

I have had this same internal question over the past 12-16 months...I think it is safer to try to do both.

To sum it up Chattanooga is attractive for, the Downtown Area/Restaurants & Stores/Nature Activities and City Attractions, Job Growth/Economic Growth, Technology Advancement with Large international companies establishing plants, Tourism, Colleges and Schools, No Income State Tax, and many more I can't think of now.