Most (if not all) will give you a free consultation, which is basically a phone call to see if there's some synergy, if there's an opportunity to work together, and some initial, high-level guidance. 

If you’re unsure of usable commercial space you need to verify.

We did one..we bought the home next door & initially we got $820/mo in a 70's era SFH in very very tired shape.When they moved after 5 years we rehabbed it for $18k & got $1400/mo & that was 6 years ago.We did bump the rents over 2 more tenants (now $1650/mo) but the current tenants do all the maintenance.When the 20 yr old HW tank burst at the seams they shut everything of, cleaned up the mess.

I do not include that here because I have not seen the room yet and don't want to count it if I can't verify.

Given that this is the first of what I hope is at least a handful of properties in the Chattanooga area, my initial thought is to furnish it, use it while I am there, and vacation rental it when I am not. 

Airbnb is relatively hot around us and we are located very close to two places that host classes/seminars/etc.Any initial gut thoughts?

I am kidding, the thing about the initial 2% is in places like Bay area it actually is a serious accomplishment.

Eviction Process:  On the initial hearing date, you can ask for a trial.

Agreed, I would much rather self manage initially, but not being local I don't have much choice. 

This could take a further month...Take pictures of everything and have a witness present, so that you can't be accused of stealing anything.It will take a long time to process and there is nothing you can do about it.After the initial shock wears off that this has actually happened, it's a case of putting one foot in front of the other and following what your attorney tells you, to the letter.I deliberated long and hard about posting this.