Newnan and Peachtree City are worth a look.Clayton & Henry Counties: More multifamily stock, good proximity to Atlanta job centers, and still accessible price points.Select Atlanta neighborhoods (West End, South Fulton): Higher competition but potential for appreciation and strong rental demand.Red Flags in Fixer-Uppers:Parking limitations and poor layouts (tenants care more than new investors realize).Unpermitted duplexes or conversions, always double-check zoning.Big-ticket deferred maintenance such as roof, HVAC, or sewer lines that can quickly eat up your reno budget.Balancing Sweat Equity vs.

These areas have a lot of solid duplexes and are close in proximity to a lot of very promising development happening in New Center.We are a brokerage in Detroit that works with a lot of investors, and I'd be happy to have a conversation.Good luck!

.🏗️ Investor AngleIf you’re actively investing or managing rentals in Johnson County, KS:Cash flow is still achievable, but you have to buy right and manage tight.Avoid relying on aggressive rent projections—flat to modest growth is a safer assumption for 2026.Don't underestimate the impact of quality schools and proximity to tech/business parks in OP and Leawood.Happy to share more detailed submarket info or KPIs if you’re evaluating deals in the area.

I am looking for Rural land but not necessarily forest or mountain type of land, that's in close proximity to the city the most 25 - 30 minutes.

No doubt..100% equity in a cashflow plan backed by physical structures or assets is hard to beat.  

You do not get new depreciation for the loan you've taken out, so be careful that you are not going to be taxed on income you are not physically seeing.Another item, If you cash out to purchase another property you must follow what is called the Tracing rules.  

(in my area the soil of each proposed lot has to pass a perc test if the properties will be on septic or be able to connect to the city sewer if not... you'll need both legal access and physical access... the lot will need to be level enough to build on, etc. there is a lot more to look into but those are the big ones). 

I marked these listings as favorites to track their performance easily, focusing on those with features like my property, such as the number of bedrooms, amenities like in-unit laundry or workspace, and proximity to local attractions or hospitals.

Florence Oregon - An area primed for general growth (due to close proximity to Eugene) has also been a hot area for STRs due to the lack of regulation.

If you have never experienced strenuous physical labor in extreme heat, it's very easy to call out mistakes like this.