I was wondering if anyone has any advice on next steps to get into the real estate game?

Mountain biking sounds like a blast and I’m always game for a hike!

Since I dont have really have any skin in the game at this point, should I care about the interest as long as its cash flowing?

There are all kinds of ways to play the real estate game. 

@Mark cruse Lets talk Im game to invest.

Then you just need to come up with the action steps related to these goals.When analyzing markets you want to look at things like population growth, job growth, a diverse economy and shortage of housing which Atlanta has in spades.

Here's another angle... keep playing the game and make the "lender" think you intend to send more funds.

I see a lot of people newer to the game not factor in reserves. 

I like the diversity of the market and the prices aren't astronomical.

Jake and Gino have a very handy post here 5) We look for industry diversity, job growth, population growth, rent growth without major vacancy growth, new construction (but not oversupply) and other factors.