Hello BiggerPockets community! I'm John Reischman from Indianapolis, IN, passionate about real estate investing forclose to 10 years. I'm particularly passionate about multi-family properties.
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Hey Danielle -  As a new investor, it's great you're exploring both in-state and out-of-state properties.

The condo I am looking at is close to the new Aquarium that is going up, the new Grand Village, etc..I feel like as a buy and hold it is fantastic since it is guaranteed to appreciate but also as a completely remodeled 3/3 so close to the strip, I could do well with STR and at a longer renting period as opposed to golf/lake rentals.

Here are some markets to consider, along with some general advice on how to connect with people in these areas:Promising Markets in TennesseeChattanoogaKnoxvilleMemphisClarksvilleJohnson CityKingsportClevelandCookevilleJacksonFranklinConnecting with Local Investors and ProfessionalsJoin Local Real Estate Investment Groups: Look for local REI meetups or groups on platforms like Meetup.com and BiggerPockets.Attend Real Estate Conferences and Seminars: Events like the Tennessee Apartment Association's annual conference or local real estate expos can be valuable for networking.Contact Local Real Estate Agents and Brokers: Reach out to agents and brokers who specialize in multifamily properties in your target markets.

I'm heavily involved in the new bills being written to impose additional regulations on the islands STR's (now TAR's).

If you want to keep the property as a rental, you can pull cash out on the new appraised value with a DSCR refinance loan if it's been 3 months since when you last purchased or financed.

Just joined bigger pockets looking to network and grow. Man focus now is to improve analysis of properties. So any tips or apps that can help me please send them my way. 

Hey Darwing, I'm a real estate agent here in Pittsburgh with New Western.

Good luck building your new rental. 

Liens stay with the property, so if you are the (new) owner, you will have to deal with them if you plan to refinance or sell.