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Knoxville/East TN Market Update October 2026
Market Trends & Data
Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville/East TN Market Update October 2026

We’re into the Q4 market and here's where things stand in the Knoxville Metro as September ends. Knox County home sales decreased 1.5% in Sept from 2025. We're also up in total inventory so sales would otherwise be relatively flat given the increase in listings. The median sale price was $402,588...

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Home Equity Agreement partners for rental cabin in TN? Not HELOC
Creative Real Estate Financing
Knoxville, Tennessee
Home Equity Agreement partners for rental cabin in TN? Not HELOC

Howdy. I'm looking for a Home Equity Agreement partner, who works with investment properties in Tennessee? A Home Equity Agreement is not a HELOC. It is my understanding that HELOC lenders do not work with 2nd homes and investment properties. At least, I have not been able to find one. If you kno...

HELOCs for investment property
Creative Real Estate Financing
Knoxville, Tennessee
HELOCs for investment property

Has anyone done a HELOC on and investment property or know lenders who will take a second position on a Equity line? I have a primary with too good a rate to refi, but have significant equity I want to tap without selling. Advice?

From Aerospace to Real Estate
New Member Introductions
Knoxville, Tennessee
From Aerospace to Real Estate

Hey everyone, I'm Kyle! I am about two years in to my investing career and looking to finally see what BP is all about. I have listened to the podcast for a while and finally decided to jump in here. I am the owner of a duplex that I purchased and renovated while working full time at an aerospace...

Jerry’s 10k club
Wholesaling
Knoxville, Tennessee
Jerry’s 10k club

Hi, I'm new to REI and interested in wholesaling to get started. For a few reasons, it seems like the best way to make money fast, I don't have much to start with and it seems foundational (I want to learn the basics first) does anyone have any experience with or insight into Jerry Norton's 10k c...

Knoxville investors & homeowners — how are you adapting to the current market?
General Real Estate Investing
Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville investors & homeowners — how are you adapting to the current market?

Been away from BP for a while and getting reengaged — good to be back. I'm based in Knoxville and spending a lot of time right now thinking about a dynamic I'm seeing play out locally. Home prices in the area have held stubbornly high, and rates haven't given much relief. The math on acquisition ...

Tennessee Just Killed Local ADU Bans. Here’s What It Means For You
Out of State Investing
Knoxville, Tennessee
Tennessee Just Killed Local ADU Bans. Here’s What It Means For You

If you’ve ever looked at the empty side yard or the garage nobody parks in and thought “I could put a little house back there,” this is the year that thought got a lot more legal. Tennessee just took the zoning pen out of Knoxville’s hand when it comes to accessory dwelling units, the small secon...

%50 rule question
General Real Estate Investing
Knoxville, Tennessee
%50 rule question

I've been learning about the %50 rule. I'm trying to see if I understand correctly. Would it be accurate to say that the rent for a property needs to be twice the mortgage in order to satisfy the %50 rule? ...or am I misunderstanding? Thank you!

Knoxville Metro Market Stats June 2026
Market Trends & Data
Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville Metro Market Stats June 2026

Market in a Minute We’re at the middle of the year and here's where things stand for the market. East Tennessee home sales increased 8.7% in June from 2025. We're also up in total inventory so sales would otherwise be relatively flat given the increase in listings. The median sale price was $415,...

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