If the existing renters are month to month, are there any best practices to recommend when acquiring/closing on the deal?

If your intent is to go ahead with the purchase how do you get around the inspection fee...another words do investors as a regular practice PAY an inspector to inspect the property even though its not really yours yet ...and may never be??

He then proceeded to tell me that while he appreciated my expertise, he would NEVER borrow from me because my rates were 1/2 point to 1 point higher than competitors.  

Drop that bank and rely on the expertise in this thread.

I believe that to be the most common practice at least in my market.

What are the pros and Cons of buying Residential and Commercial Properties in Georgia? Can you share your views on this?

Also, it’s best practice to consider areas with population growth and job creation- they typically offer stable returns.

Selling Your Home Now: This could be practical as you’d split closing costs with your ex and avoid the obligation to refinance at a higher interest rate.

You’ll save on labor and can invest those savings back into the property.Value Addition: With your expertise, you’ll likely be able to add more value to the property through your renovations than a contractor might.

Also, the leads come from up to 10 different states, and my only area of expertise is Atlanta and Memphis, so I found it difficult to convert many of the leads.Take this with a grain of salt though, as the service may work for you even though it hasn't worked all that well for me!