My suggestion is stick with what you know and grow slow?

With that said, I have a house off washington, that iv lived in for 3 years now, I am all in for around 1050 a month, my upstairs pays 1100, and for the first few years i had a roommate for 350, which covered heat and cable, so I was happy just living 100% for free, it wasnt worth packing another guy into a room and wrecking my quality of life for an ever 350 a month.

Ever wanted to own a condo on the beach?

I heard about it for the first time a few weeks ago, and have been listening to all of the previous podcasts ever since! 

I know personally that Atlanta's market is growing exponentially on the east side of Atlanta.

Hi Brent,I see this is from 3 months ago, but did you ever make progress on this duplex deal?

I am currently in the process of changing careers to join him and help grow our family business.

RealtyShares is growing - another way to invest in real estate:https://techcrunch.com/2015/04/07/realtyshares-gets-10m-from-menlo-to-grow-its-platform-for-crowdfunding-real-estate-projects/

I came from a very financially poor childhood where nothing was ever handed to you, you had to work to get everything and I guess that I have never gotten away from that mentality.

If you can figure out a way to get the owner on the phone or talk to them in person (ask neighbors if they ever visit the house) that is going to be your best bet.Don't give up, though.