New Member from Georgia

[Elizabeth V.]

Hello! I'm a graphic designer based in Athens, Georgia. I started as a reluctant landlord with one rental home in Atlanta, Georgia about five years ago. After a couple of years of successful management of the one property, my husband and I bought an investment condo in Athens, Georgia with really no knowledge about finding deals or running numbers. We knew it would be cash positive, and that's about it. 

I've been devouring BP podcasts of late (listening in order, and now I'm on show 45), and am looking to be a more serious investor. Right now my goal is to purchase one property per year, and would prefer to begin my search in Georgia.

Any tips about good markets/neighborhoods to look into are most appreciated. 

In the meantime, I'm wondering if I should try out hard money lending while I'm getting my investment bearings. Thoughts?

Thanks y'all!