A couple of things I like to tell my newbies-Owning a short-term rental property can offer significant financial benefits.

I think most people would agree that a single family home is better than a condo for a long term rental.

Is it smart to just sell, pull equity to put towards the new house or use the potential rent to put towards the new home payments once the rental overhead is taken care of?

Atlanta is a strong multi-family market with a diverse economy, a growing population, and increasing demand for rental properties.

Make sure the ARV, rental rates, taxes, etc are what they are claimed to be.   

My wife and I have one rental unit and are trying to move toward our next property, but still are trying to learn more and find additional ways to make some side income to speed the process.

The property just needs to have a rental certificate.

It takes about a quarter of the effort to manage a lease option property that it takes to manage a rental property.

Buying a turn key rental, in an area you know or knew well, with a property manager you've met and trust, in an area that is large enough for you to have other options to find contractors and property managers? 

Also, no counties in Texas prohibit long term rentals.