Gatlinburg tends to get more folks who want to be deep in the mountains, close to town, or have easier access to the GSMNP.

I'll let the more professionals look at the number, but being familiar with the area, i would explore the rents at a deep level and make sure youre very comfortable with being able to practically acheive them.

Consider these factors to select 1-2 cities, pinpoint a local specialist and then go deep.

This is when you look deep within your motives and legacy.

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This guy is a Vet from Nam and I believe, based on what the police clerk told me, that he has been under the radar for a few years intentionally, but went off the deep end several years ago.

I know this is a lot of hypotheticals and many people would call me over-cautious, but it seems like many people underestimate the risks of leverage and get burned in RE when the market turns and they're in too deep.  

For what it is worth, the numbers look goo to me, but buying a lower level 22 unit is jumping in at the deep end in my opinion. 

My cash reserves aren't very deep, but enough to get started. 

Maybe a website, a virtual assistant and Google voice.Hit every real estate meetup, ask every person if they wanna sell owner finance to a beginner, and throw a bucket of red paint in the air and try to not look like a bloody mess...