Housing Explained
The Chattanooga-area housing market in plain English — weekly updates, honest guides, and answers to the questions everyone's actually asking.

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