New Member living in Atlanta GA looking at Atl/Chattanooga market

[Lindsey Stewart]

Hello, BP community! I'm a new real estate investor from Atlanta, GA. My fiancé and I are looking to buy our first rental property in the next year or so, either in Atlanta or Chattanooga (where my fiancé is from). 

We're waiting to buy our first property until after our wedding in September, so I want to spend the next few months learning as much as I can and meeting people through Bigger Pockets. Any recommendations on the best preparation before a first purchase?

Looking forward to getting to know y'all better!

Lindsey