Very solid market, been investing there over 10 yrs and the rents continue to climb! 

market rents/cost to aquire What was the outcome?

Welcome Surya, I work the Atlanta market.  

This setup ensures every project stays on schedule and within budget, which is huge in a market where timing is everything.3.

Study the market.

I know this is also a National issue, especially in land constricted markets.

I bought some commercial properties (5, 6, and 11 units) and they were all off-market and seller-financed.Learn how to make the numbers work for you and the seller.

The only two ways to rectify this are (1) purchase the property far below market price or (2) significantly increase the property net income usually through some method of “repositioning”. 

I was studying the market and my rent will be just enough to cover the mortgage and HOA fee now I might to pay out of pocket for insurance but don't want to sell it yet because the area is growing and might have good appreciation in the years that follow.

Networking and market research will be key to finding the right deals and scaling your portfolio.