I have seen quite a bit of activity over the past handful of years.

I don't want to be the bearer of bad news but I truly believe starting with a single as a rental is a major mistake.

., inspection fees) are considered part of your investment activities and can be deducted as a capital loss in the year they were incurred.

All geared towards the MRS. who as we know is the major decision maker..

Admittedly, pricing will often account for any major items, and I don't believe this is true in Sandy Springs, but there are some areas that an interstate cuts off a small part of the neighborhood, and so labeling the neighborhood as "good" may be true for 90% of that neighborhood, but if you are in the 10% that is on the "wrong side" of the interstate, it can be a totally different market.

Fun fact, we have the lowest unemployment rate in ant top 25 major city.

Find a solid property in any major city and you will do fine, then focus on getting your finances ready for the next one.

When you convert an asset to Roth you have to get a third party valuation and often they come in at a major discount..25-60% so your taxable amount is way lower than the actual conversion.  4. 

He's a partner in an STR management company and is very active in that sector right now in the Charleston area. 

Any active duty base is preferable.