Housing Explained
The Chattanooga-area housing market in plain English — weekly updates, honest guides, and answers to the questions everyone's actually asking.
Buying a Duplex in Chattanooga: What I'd Check First
Thinking about buying a duplex in Chattanooga? Here's what I check first, from zoning to shared walls, so your first two-unit deal doesn't bite you back.
October 30, 2026
Becoming a Landlord in Tennessee: What Nobody Tells You
Thinking about becoming a landlord in Tennessee? Here's my plain-talk rundown on the laws, tenants, money, and rookie mistakes from a Chattanooga broker.
October 16, 2026
How to Analyze a Rental Property (Without Lying to Yourself)
Learn how to analyze a rental property the way a Chattanooga broker does: real rent, real expenses, real cash flow, and the gut checks spreadsheets miss.
October 9, 2026
Tax Benefits of Owning Rental Property (Without the Headache)
The tax benefits of owning rental property can turn a so-so deal into a solid one. Here's my plain-talk breakdown of what you can deduct and what to watch.
October 2, 2026
North Georgia Investment Property: Is It Worth Crossing the Line?
Thinking about north georgia investment property? Here's my plain-talk take on taxes, tenants, towns, and what to check before you cross the state line.
September 25, 2026
Buying a Rental Property in Cleveland TN: A Broker's Take
A rental property in Cleveland TN often pencils out better than Chattanooga. Here's how I'd pick the house, run the numbers, and avoid the usual expensive mistakes.
September 18, 2026
House Hacking for Beginners: How to Start in Chattanooga
House hacking for beginners, explained without the hype: how to buy a place, rent out part of it, and let somebody else help cover your mortgage.
September 11, 2026
The BRRRR Method Explained: A Chattanooga Broker's Take
The BRRRR method explained by a Chattanooga broker: buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat, how it really works here, what it costs, and where it goes sideways.
September 4, 2026
What Is a Good Cap Rate on a Rental Property? My Honest Take
What is a good cap rate on a rental property? Usually 5% to 10% — but that range hides a lot. Here's how I read cap rates on Chattanooga area deals.
August 28, 2026
Short Term Rental Regulations in Chattanooga: Read This First
Short term rental regulations in Chattanooga decide if your rental cash flows or sits empty. Here's how permits, zoning, and taxes work before you buy.
August 21, 2026
Airbnb Investment in Chattanooga: Does It Still Cash Flow?
Thinking about an Airbnb investment in Chattanooga? Here's how permits, seasons, and the real costs shake out — and where short-term rentals still pay off.
August 14, 2026
Best Places to Buy Rental Property in Tennessee: A Broker's Take
Looking for the best places to buy rental property in Tennessee? Here's a broker's honest take on Chattanooga, Cleveland, and the numbers that matter.
August 7, 2026
Real Estate Investing in Chattanooga: A Plain-Talk Guide
Real estate investing in Chattanooga: how to spot cash flow, pick the right neighborhood, and skip the costly mistakes. Straight talk, no fluff.
July 24, 2026