Strategies include offering owner financing, allowing trade-ins, or providing lease options.

I maybe got paid $50 an hour and when I did my side gig, I was getting paid $100 an hour.What do you do for your W-2 job?

STR's are a job. 

Same sort of concept with making an offer on real property, do you have your attorney make the offer?

I have never heard of them but it seems to be a lender offering foreign national loans?

Definitely make those assessments during inspection or prior to making an offer if you can to save yourself the time. 

Do you use the historical selling prices to inform your offer?

I'm currently biased towards Indianapolis based on its job growth and affordability, but you could honestly find deals in any of the markets you mentioned (and if your heart is set on the Atlanta metro area, I'd strongly suggest the towns Union City and Fairburn based on their growth, appreciation, and price -- I almost closed on a good BRRRR deal in Fairburn but the rehab was just out of my budget). 

We’re open to offering a consulting fee or hiring for this expertise.Any advice, resources, or referrals are greatly appreciated!

We made an offer on it and the seller agreed to our terms.