@Lou Cautero - I'd be happy to talk with you and see if we have any common interests.

Ike, there are plenty of great property management companies in Atlanta but you still have to check behind them.

I’d suggest beginning by connecting with an agent who specializes in multi-family properties.

As an agent investor in the Midwest I'd be more than happy to discuss markets with you if ever interested.Cheers! 

Here’s how I’d approach it:1.

Then it sounds like you have a good case but just be cautioned that plenty of good cases end up big losers in court.

Based on my research, several lenders stand out, but I’d appreciate firsthand experiences.Key Considerations:Loan Terms: Fixed rates up to 35 years, interest-only periods (e.g., 10-year interest-only options), and non-recourse structures.Competitive Rates: Recent transactions show rates ranging from 2.69% to 4.65% depending on LTV (55%–80%) and property type.Lender Specialization: Some lenders excel in specific areas:Greystone and Walker & Dunlop lead in Fannie/Freddie volume and large-scale refinancing.Arbor Realty Trust is praised for smaller-balance loans and flexibility.CREFCOA offers streamlined refinancing with 45–60 day closings and cash-out up to 80% LTV.HUD 223(f) loans provide 35-year fixed terms, ideal for stabilized properties.Questions for the Community:Have you worked with lenders like Greystone, Arbor, or Freddie Mac?

I'm the single breadwinner for my family (2 kids) so I don't know if I'd have the time and energy to both run this rental and manage my work so I can reach the income level to handle the bigger mortgage comfortably.I feel like this chance for us to have a rental property with positive cash flow won't come often so I really want to explore it.

I'd be heavily focused on mitigating that future tax liabilty rather than directly supplementing that income.

No advice as I think my savings account earns maybe 1%, so I'd also love to hear from others.