"Soon" is the operative word! 

The process is a lot easier if you find the right agent.  

@Roger CreekmoreMini splits sound like the best option from the cheap seats. 

Send me a PM and I'll send you a couple of examples of what is on the market outside of Atlanta so you can run your numbers and see if that fits.

I'm planning to put in my first offer on my first rental on a SFH in Kansas City in the next day or two.$140k offer8% interest rate20% down8% management fee5% vacancy5% maintenance 5% cap exI haven't gotten insurance costs yet but it's been suggested that I plan for $2k per year. 

Reward – Understanding Cap RatesAt the end of the day, it’s all about the risk-to-reward ratio.

You will have problems having two different groups occupying the space at the same time.

Value and rents should eventually increase to turn cashflow positive and build your wealth.You're next learning experience will be, now that you are out of day-to-day management, how will you be able to handle the inevitable expense challenges?

Quote from @David Treat: What comes next in real estate now that Trump is in?

The balanced owed on the property is about 97K.