Karen is RealTrends Verified, ranking in the Top 1% of agents nationwide, Top 125 in Tennessee, and Top 5,000 nationally. Combined with her background in institutional investment analysis and her own Tennessee real estate portfolio, she brings an investor-focused perspective to every transaction.
Karen Wanamarta is a Tennessee-based REALTOR®, active 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.
As both an agent and 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 long-term cash flow, appreciation, and portfolio growth.
Karen also assists buyers relocating to Middle Tennessee, including Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, and surrounding communities, particularly clients purchasing remotely or moving to Tennessee for lifestyle, tax, or investment reasons.
A Brown University graduate and former hedge fund professional, Karen applies institutional-level underwriting, financial modeling, and market analysis to help clients evaluate opportunities and make informed real estate decisions.
Through the Tennessee Real Estate Investing Group, Karen advises clients 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.
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