Post the link for maximum feedback.Otherwise, just keep dropping the price 5% bi-weekly until activity picks up.

Put your income and credit requirements right in the listing to weed out 50% of the "no-gos" before you even pick up the phone.Stay Consistent: Have written criteria and apply it exactly the same to everyone.

I am a professional realtor and probably way better at picking tenants then most people and I still got screwed twice on tenants I picked in that place.

You might buy the lien for 0K thinking you'll get the property, but the original owner redeems it, or there's a UCC lien in front of you that obliterates your position.Foreclosures are cleaner if you're buying from the actual lender or at auction with a clear title, but those deals have already been picked over.

To be honest, ever investing strategy has its ups and downs, so you need to pick one and get really good at it.2.

If your priority is higher ROI + faster scaling, it can be smart to compare ATL to:Nearby Georgia markets with lower entry price + solid demandOut-of-state STR markets where regulations are clearer and returns are strongerI’d frame it like this:If you want appreciation + long-term equity growth: ATL can still be a good bet if the STR numbers are realistic.If you want strong cash flow to scale quickly: you may find better ROI outside ATL (or outside GA), depending on regulations and demand.5) A simple next step to break the paralysis Pick 3 zip codes/neighborhoods in ATL + 2 alternative markets, and run the same model across all five:AirDNA + Rabbu revenue range (low/base/high)Conservative expensesFurnishing/setup budgetMortgage + reservesThe “winner” usually becomes obvious when all five are judged the same way.6) Agent referralOn the agent piece: you’ll want someone who is actually investor-friendly and understands STR constraints (zoning, HOAs, permitting, rental comps — not just sales comps).

One thing I learned the hard way - set your screening criteria first, then pick the platform.

I just picked up a duplex in Ohio, fully renovated in a B/C area for $160k, rents are $2200 

O man you picked an awesome spot to start here in Chicago @Aidan Kelly... 

The market has really picked up.