The situation allows for an excellent opportunity to work with a property manager and build trust.I am looking to gradually build and scale my real estate portfolio in Atlanta by purchasing one property each year.

If there's enough duplexes that it's likely you find one you like in a reasonable amount of time (less than a year), then start looking at them in your preferred area.

I'm born and raised in Houston and now work with a full service long-term rental management managing over 300 doors - all SF or MU (up to 4 unit).

@Gary Abrams A cloud based solution would work really well in your scenario of having other family logging in and helping with management. 

However, financial freedom isn’t a one-time event; it’s about sustaining your desired lifestyle for the rest of your life.Once you clarify your goals, the next decision is where to invest.Investment Market/CityThe most important investment decision you will make is where to invest.

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

Long time listener first time caller.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

➡️Manage existing portfolios.

Do it very intentionally, not just for the sake of scaling up, but to get better quality or easier to manage properties that will replace lower quality or harder properties.