Tennessee Investment Property & STR Specialist
Karen Wanamarta is a Tennessee-based Real Estate Agent, real estate investor, and Founder of the Tennessee Real Estate Investing Group, specializing in investment property acquisitions, short-term rental (Airbnb/VRBO) investments, multifamily properties, and 1031 exchanges across Tennessee’s most active investment markets, including Nashville, Clarksville, Knoxville, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg.
As both an agent and active investor, Karen brings firsthand ownership experience and an investor’s perspective to every transaction. She owns and operates a portfolio of single-family and multifamily rental properties in Tennessee and works extensively with out-of-state and international investors seeking opportunities that generate long-term cash flow, appreciation, and scalable portfolio growth.
A graduate of Brown University, Karen worked in the hedge fund industry before entering real estate. She applies institutional-level underwriting, financial modeling, and market analysis to every acquisition, helping investors evaluate opportunities with the discipline and strategy typically used by professional investment firms.
Through the Tennessee Real Estate Investing Group, Karen leads a team focused on helping clients approach real estate as a long-term wealth-building strategy. She advises investors on property selection, short-term rental performance, portfolio expansion, and 1031 exchange strategies while leveraging deep local market knowledge and a strong network of operators, lenders, and industry professionals.
Known for her analytical approach and investor-first mindset, Karen helps clients identify high-performing opportunities and execute acquisitions with precision, whether they are purchasing their first investment property or expanding an established real estate portfolio across Tennessee.