Also using online income maps and the census website helps you analyze which area is best to rent in based on owner occupancy ratio, population growth, income, etc.Best of luck in your journey!

Then I'll continue to work on deals in this area, building my rental real estate empire (through the BRRR method once I learn more about it).After I've got my feet under me and feel good about spotting deals and setting up the right teams of contractors and property managers, I plan to go back to work in my field and continue to tuck deals away with my salary. 

I have also experimented with a $ per door method.

From the information gathered, you decide what method to use.

It sounds like it was a journey for you. 

If you haven't found it yet check out the Ultimate Free Beginners GuideThere is a ton of valuable info here and more importantly lots of people willing to help you on your journey.

I'm interested in buy and hold real estate, specifically using the BRRRR method.

I've heard various methods for covering closing costs between the buyer and seller but was wondering what is most common?

@Jay HinrichsHas this method already been used to get $$ out of China.

In particular, the BRRR method is a great way to acquire rental properties in the Knoxville market right now.