I was able to fund a brrrr deal using 0% interest rate business credit cards ($95k across different cards), I didn't have to deal with lenders and their high interest rates or their draw request process to access renovation funds.

Unemployment was high but I had savings and managed to find work.

On a different journey I completed AJ Osbornes self storage program and thought it was very useful.

another issue it is about 18 months wait to get a Cabin started due to high demand for builder.  

In 2020/2021, when rates were at all-time lows, this area was super hot, like most other Atlanta markets, and investor demand was high.

On the flip side, the margins aren’t quite as high as with rehab projects.

Of course the high crime statistics cannot be ignored in these cites, however I'm planning to buy only in the nicer/low crime neighborhoods which hopefully eliminates most of the crime risk.I was wondering if any of you could provide feedback on comparing these 3 cities.

I highly recommend contacting Ashley if you're considering investing in Gulf Shores. 

For a first-lien HELOC on a 2-unit rental property, I highly recommend reaching out to Taylor Adams at A&N Mortgage.

No management costs as it would be self managed, and estimated property taxes by the average of the past few years.