Build-to-Rent Boom in Knoxville: What Landlords Should Know
By Michael E. Cohen, Principal Broker Friday, September 5, 2025
IntroductionBuild-to-Rent is a term that describes newly constructed single-family homes or townhouse styled dwellings designed and built for renting only. Unlike traditional rental properties, where an individual landlord rents out a home that they purchased, BTR communities are...
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Knoxville’s Growing Popularity: Top Neighborhoods for Landlords in 2025
By Michael E. Cohen, Principal Broker Friday, August 29, 2025
Why Knoxville is a Rapidly Growing Rental Market for RentersKnoxville features a stronger market for rentals for a number of reasons, and these include the following:The Living Economics of Knoxville: the city has a high standard of living when compared to the other cities in the...
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Rent Prices in Knoxville: Local Data & Best Practices
By Michael E. Cohen, Principal Broker Thursday, August 28, 2025
Effective rental pricing is crucial for property owners. It directly influences the marketing period for the property, the quality of tenants attracted, and the overall profit margin. In Knoxville, balancing rental prices requires careful consideration of local demand, neighborho...
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How Property Management in Knoxville Protects Landlords from Legal Pitfalls
By Michael E. Cohen, Principal Broker Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Understanding the dos and don'ts of landlord-tenant relations in Tennessee is challenging, and in the case of Knoxville, the oversight for property managers is even more detailed. Lease agreements must be drafted and signed, while evictions must be performed, and a myriad of ...
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Renters’ Insurance: Why Knoxville Landlords Should Make It Mandatory
By Michael E. Cohen, Principal Broker Tuesday, August 26, 2025
For landlords, requiring renters’ insurance is a smart way to protect properties and reduce liability risks. In Knoxville, where tenant turnover and property values are rising, having tenants carry renters’ insurance safeguards both parties from unexpected damages or ...
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Why Knoxville Is Now One of the Most Popular Housing Markets in the U.S.
By Michael E. Cohen, Principal Broker Monday, August 25, 2025
Knoxville has emerged as one of the fastest-growing housing markets in the U.S., with an impressive 83% rise in median listing prices over the past five years. According to Realtor.com, Knoxville ranks among the top cities attracting buyers and investors nationwide. This surge re...
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Knoxville Rental Market Trends 2025: What Landlords Should Expect
By Michael E. Cohen, Principal Broker Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Landlord always need to move fast around here—Knoxville’s rental scene gives you only a little time to breathe before the next curveball. Economic expansion, shiny new developments, and tenants who keep wanting something fresh mean a new playbook seems to drop every t...
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Understanding Lease Agreements: A Comprehensive Guide for Knoxville Property Owners
By Michael E. Cohen, Principal Broker Monday, August 18, 2025
In this post, I’m going to show you how to build a rock-solid lease, why the small print can’t be glossed over, and how a few custom tweaks can turn a generic form into the custom blueprint your rental property deserves. Every lease is a deal between you—the p...
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By Michael E. Cohen, Principal Broker Friday, August 15, 2025
5 Common Mistakes Knoxville Landlords Make (and How to Avoid Them)If you’ve been in the landlord game in Knoxville for a while, you probably have your own “I’ll never do that again” stories. Trust me — I’ve got plenty.I’m Mike, a local pr...
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Hardship Stay of Eviction in Knoxville: A Landlord's Guide
By Michael E. Cohen, Principal Broker Wednesday, August 13, 2025
For landlords in Knoxville, having a tenant who wants to extend their move out date citing “hardship” is certainly something of concern as it can disrupt one's entire rental timetable. Hello, I’m Mike. I have been assisting landlords in Knoxville, deal...
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