@Alec Barnes As the owner of a property management company in Texas, I completely agree that a solid screening process is essential for placing quality tenants.

I concur with @Patricia SteinerIt's essential to review your lease to check for any clauses related to pest control.

It's essential to clearly define your goals.

If you buy in a good market, appreciation will beat cash flow every time. 

Just speaking from a cash flow management/account structure perspective.As for someone being in the real estate accounting industry for over 2 decades, I can say that State Law compliance is big on this.

Quote from @Miguel Del Mazo: Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Quote from @Miguel Del Mazo: We have 3 2/1 condos in our portfolio that attract traveling professionals (medical or otherwise) and a triplex that we essentially BRRR'd down to the studs.

Hi Garrett, Doing a cash-out refi to pay off your current mortgage and turn it into a rental could work, especially with Atlanta’s strong rental market.

Even the most meticulously crafted plans can frequently go off track due to unmet responsibilities or unforeseen events.This is the essential characteristic of the real estate industry.

It is essentially the last town before the pass.Regarding what @Lisa Marie said, there are is a ton of good info in there but for your needs, you need to increase the cost to clean.

It’s standard practice and an essential safeguard for landlords.Trust your instincts and treat this as a non-negotiable policy.