Metro Atlanta, generally speaking, respective markets 30 to 45 minutes from the City, will be tight on cash flow unless you implement a creative investment strategy, such as short-term rentals, medium-term rentals, or rent-by-the-room properties, or allocate at least 30% to 35% towards your downpayment if you intend to hold the property as a long-term rental. 

Looking at this property as a long term rental strategy.

I have 22 rental units, mix of SFH and multis.  

For newbies, I recommend starting with a turnkey cash flow rental.

Start by researching local regulations and working with an agent experienced in vacation rentals.

Have to really know what is going on with the areas and how to mitigate things you may not have to often in other rentals.

Quote from @Lauren Kormylo: Quote from @Josh Ball: We do about 85% of our rentals on AirBNB.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!

Rental rate?

You might be surprised, but your rental properties have more in common with dividend-paying stocks than you think!