I am no expert nor the mot knowledgeable but can help here or there.

Proximity to attractions will mot be of benefit unless you are literally walking distance to downtown Gatlinburg.

Mot buyers think in terms of their monthly payment.  

For sure, it is a long process, and it you are converting a basement or something, mot likely to fail.I'm starting to go through the process now.

Depends ona  few factors mot importantly is whether or not its vacant.

A few people Ive talked to say to mot try it.  

I am mot sure if this is the right section to post but I am interested in getting a single house in Sacramento area.

Luis,I AM MOT AN ACCOUNTANT. 

I ran the deal with 7.5% down on the BP calc.FINANCIALSDown Payment: 21,750CC & Inspections: 5000Cash Needed: 26,750Monthly ExpensesP&I: 1453/moT:  208/moI: 115/moPMI: 175/moPM: 232 (I will attempt to self-manage for as long as possible)Vacancy @ 5%: 116/mo= $2299 monthly payment with PM, $2067 without PM in place.I figure cap-ex and maintenance will happen, and we don't know when.. as something could happen day 4 of owning the property.

Those who are successful are mot looking to earn a degree - they are learning to stay ahead of their competitors and learning for the fun of learning.