The main line is an excellent market for rentals but it can be very pricey as many of the spots are Class A RE. 

But, excel is totally fine in the beginning (in addition to your PM software to capture transactions outside of the properties).We use QuickBooks Online exclusively for all of our REI Clients.

Depending on the strategy you end up going with will probably dictate what property manager makes the most sense as they all have their different niches they excel at.

Websites like BiggerPockets are excellent for getting leads from experienced investors who’ve vetted their GCs.

If you have some availability to discuss your goals further, I'd be happy to go over some excellent investment opportunities in Georgia that might align with your objectives.

Thank youTo add on to the other already excellent replies:- The syndicator typically either bakes their management and operations into the investment, thus making additional funds for themselves, or uses their own subsidiary or someone they have a partner deal with.

And when they do send over a deal, you have an answer by day's end.I wouldn't call it a tactic, I would call it a process, repeatable and consistent.Gino for the win once again!

An asset protection plan is an excellent start but so many layers to this question.  

Btw, right now I'm still using a self-built Excel spreadsheet that works just fine for me.

As many have mentioned, Memphis is an excellent market to target for investing and your boots on the ground team will make all the difference.