The other side is being used by the current owners daughter and has a dog.

If you want to get in to Gatlinburg talk to @Avery Carl she’s top dog.

You have a "barking dog" - on a leash - so don't give in to fear.

I do know that I can bird dog this portfolio to an investor. 

If it is and the work isn't urgent, just stuff to do as the units turn, you can purchase this with a 80%LTV commercial loan.

He pays half my mortgage and watches my dog while Im working.

It's like comparing a Westminster Kennel Club show dog to a psychotic street mutt.

Remember: If you are the only credible bidder left standing after the first round bidders have bS'd and failed, then YOU are the last man standing.You have to look yourself in the mirror each morning, and not recourse to dog-eat-dog philosophy to do so.

According to the neighbor, they got a dog about a month before  they moved out despite having no money for rent. 

Basically trying to encourage more people to hop onboard and dispell myths and the usual dog whistles.I'd start with a call there.