Tai DeSa's (taidesa) Blog

The University of Tennessee in Knoxville is renowned for its academic excellence and vibrant campus life. However, one growing challenge that has been affecting students for years is the shortage of affordable and accessible student housing. In this article, we will delve into the persistent stud...

I have been a full-time real estate investor since 2004 and a full-time real estate broker since 2008. I've made colossal mistakes and thankfully learned enough to achieve great success. I just published a book for investors, entrepreneurs, and agents with 101 tips that are simple to read and imp...

I started my residential property investment journey in 2004 by buying a fixer-upper duplex.  I renovated both units.  I lived in one and rented the other.  After three years, I moved out and rented both for the next 14 years.  I learned a lot of great lessons along the way.In Greater Knoxville, ...

The Happy Holler Historic District in Knoxville is comprised of a number of commercial buildings from the early 1900s that now house a collection of stores, cafes, bakeries, a barbershop, cinema, and children's theater.  This urban renaissance featuring unique architecture and local businesses co...

Having a view of water increases a property's value.  There is just something soothing about seeing a body of water.  If you want to live the lake life yet not pay the price to be right on the water, then living two minutes from a lake might be a great idea.Here in West Knoxville, you have that o...

Rocky Hill is a neighborhood in West Knoxville, Tennessee.  It is comprised of an area north and west of Tennessee State Route 332 (known to locals as Northshore Drive), east of Wallace Road, and south of Westland Drive.  The zip code is 37919.  Rocky Hill is in Knox County.  There are 2,285 peop...

The City of Maryville is the county seat of Blount County in Tennessee.  The population was 31,907 as of the 2020 census.  Maryville is known for its parks, highly regarded schools, and close proximity to the Smoky Mountains, Dollywood, Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and Pigeon Forge.  Some consider Ma...

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 9/17 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.North Knoxville is the area north of Knoxville’s downtown. Major roadways abutting North Knoxville include Broadway (US-441), Tazewell Pike (TN-331), Clinton Highway (US-25W), and Washington Pike. Neighborhoods in North Knoxville include Old North Knoxv...

Maryville is the county seat of Blount County in East Tennessee.  It is a suburb of Knoxville, yet Maryville has its own flavor and style.  In the 2020 census, the population was 31,907.  Maryville is close to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Dollywood, and Telli...

Fountain City is located in North Knoxville. It includes zip codes 37918 and 37912. When Fountain City was annexed into Knoxville in 1962, it was at the time the largest unincorporated community in the United States. Today Fountain City continues to expand. Grocery chains, big box stores, car was...