It is pretty slim picking but there are a few multi family units around the Chamblee and Buford Hwy area that are still good buyers.  

So I know a few contractors that would be able to help but our list is very slim and we (my husband and I) could use some recommendations (particularly painters and general contractors).

You are no longer in small claims court if you file, your claim is over $5000.00Chances of recovery are basically slim, on amounts over damage deposit but you can try.

If you're competing with cash buyers, that probably means your profit margins are already slim.

On the other hand if I DO NOT have PMI but have 20% equity built in, and end up getting foreclosed on, the chances are very slim that there will still be a deficit remaining after the foreclosure sale? 

If they can't, it is most likely a lack of systems or staff so even if they agree to make exceptions for you , the odds of them being able to consistently follow through will be slim to none.        

We will not be able to acquire them as quickly here as we would in property A's city and the margins would still be slim if we're using MLS deals.We don't have anything for a down payment right now, but will by January.

If you are a SFR buy and hold investor and never deviate from the 2% rule and only acquire new properties when you can get a deal where the monthly rents are 2% or greater than the purchase price, even if it means you end up sitting on cash at 1% sometimes for a few years, do you end up better off than someone who randomly invests whenever they have cash available as long as they can get positive cash flow, no matter how slim the margin.  

Possibly depending on certain mitigating factors, but chances are slim you will find better than 7% on the rate .

My goal is be able to standardized units have slim dishwasher, combo washer/dryer, and as close to full size fridge as possible.