Atlanta continues to attract investors from across the country because of its strong population growth, job market and relatively affordable housing compared to many coastal markets.

You can reassure her that, at the time of or before lease signing, all approved applicants will receive the state-required lead-related documents.Lastly, I'd recommend using the search feature to find previous posts related to the topic OR to find investors, property managers, or realtors in your market who can weigh in.All the best!

The basement adds a lot of extra living space to a home and can be used as a separate rental (quite common in rentals where I am).If you are in an area with poor drainage, look at how the land is sloped relative to the home and where down spouts drain. 

If moving from 1% to 5% only saves about $300/year, you’re taking on significantly more out-of-pocket risk for relatively small annual savings.Many owners look at it this way: could you comfortably absorb that higher deductible if a claim happens?

I think inexpensive depends on where you are. nothing related to insurance is inexpensive in florida! 

Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.

Paula Pant has a solid reputation for hype-free education, but as you learn the ropes, make sure you also dig into real estate tax strategies; understanding how depreciation and cost segregation work before you buy your first rental can massively boost your cash flow from day one.Let me know if you have any tax-related questions as you start analyzing your first deals!

With 50% down on a $750k purchase, the loan amount is relatively conservative, which helps a lot.One thing to keep in mind is that many lenders can use the existing rental income from the property to help qualify, so it may not need to rely solely on your wife’s income.

The Tucson Market has a variety of Duplexes and I'm sure you can find one that is suitable for 12 month leasing and possibly Mid-term Rental, though for anything travel related I find that large one bedrooms are the most attractive ( I manage Furnished rentals as well as 12 month lease).To conservatively underwrite you would need to use the base rent of a 12 month lease up, no furnishings (much less popular in the old pueblo).What areas are you looking to Invest?

A lot of people in the investing space can relate to looking back at deals they wish they had kept.Always good connecting with others who’ve been in the business for a while.