Appreciate your help. 

Thanks for your help.

The median home price per square foot in Chattanooga is about 35% lower than in Nashville, which helps lower the barrier to entry a little.On that note, we’re personally seeing quite a few deals pencil out in B/B+ neighborhoods within the 37406 and 37411 zip codes.

I like the idea of collecting email addresses to help with direct booking in case I need to.

Find a lender who understands your long term real estate goals and understands that rental income can help knock down your DTI to qualify for more loans and acquire more properties. 

Any help is appreciated, thanks - and of course once we have the plan we will probably need an agent in OBX...

Looking for other ideas, and structures that would help achieve a successful partnership.Thanks Doug

Here's an article with additional FAQs on cost segregation studies that you may find helpful.

Or trust a property management company to help? 

I am a realtor in Kissimmee Florida area trying to help a friend of mine get into rental arbitrage for Air BNB.