You should think about how you want to get started with investing.

If the HR person has RE properties I would assume that they are good at real estate tax planning and etc and since you have been with them for 20 years you are familiar with them and they are familiar with you.

The exterior was painted when we bought it, we refinished the floors, added carpet, new paint inside, refinished the kitchen cabinets, replaced a couple windows and did some minor plumbing work inside (along with getting rid of TONS of junk throughout the inside and outside of the home!)

Hi, If you have invested in Yuba City, could you provide me with your experience?

That would open up a whole can of worms with any building department, I would guess (foundation)!

Most people recommend Pigeon Forge/Smokies area instead, but seems over saturated with a hard exit strategy.

When a tenant vacates, who will collect the keys, conduct the move-out inspection, coordinate with vendors, inspect the vendors' work, change locks, conduct showings, etc?

I have a vacation property that needs a photoshoot, with drone photography if possible.

If we could prove out income I know getting money for the renovation with the property as security would be no issue, any suggestions? 

It ensures a smooth selling process with less chance of the buyers backing out and having to go back on the market again.