I don't agree with your assessment on Tertiary markets as it relates to appreciation and cash flow.while some can be OK.. many of those markets are stagnate and those renting are certainly living month to month.. harder to find labor etc.

Are there any central Texas builders out there that can offer me some guidance with these concerns? 

@Jenna Chen, keep in mind that there are other strategies and avenues to explore regarding house hack deals in metro ATL besides the classic duplex example.

There are some great neighborhoods here that balance cash flow and appreciation, like Fountain Square and Bates-Hendricks, and parts of Irvington.

Again, that of course depends on the market and I am not familiar with Cleveland as STR market, only as LTR one.

At that time, Dave was doing all the fund investor calls.

Other than that, you will need to network with a lot of people to find seller finance deals.

@Jordan Brown Welcome and congrats on saving that much in college!

Quote from @Marlin Yoder: Appreciate you sharing what you are doing in Ohio.

I would recommend that regardless of market you decide to invest in that you find a fellow investor/realtor that can help you purchase in the neighborhoods that make for ideal long term rentals.