These boys are the greatest investment I have and I sure want to raise them to be contributing citizens and not spoiled brats. lol Will be happy to network in the near future.Thank you @Eric DowlingYes, the duplex is nearby me in the city of South Gate. 

My dad lives nearby though and is interested in real estate as well so he would be my boots on the ground.Here are their numbers:Rent: 14,250.00 monthTaxes: 15,300 yearInsurance: 6,800 yearManagement: 8%Maintenance: 13,000 yearUtilities: 3,600 year (they say tenant pays utilities so not sure what this is)Lawn: 900 yearPest Control: 600 yearLegal: 600 yearVacancy: 10%I also assumed 5% for Cap Ex… not sure if that is a good number?

I would recommend getting with a good broker who has knowledge of what the actual expenses likely are based on other properties nearby.

.- Phone numbers (include cell, work, message, nearby relative)- emails (personal and work)This is how I've been doing it as a manager for my own properties and for my clients. 

Its in-town atlanta just nearby some more expensive areas (Inman Park, for example).

Recently I was notified of a potential opportunity in a nearby city by a friend who works for the city foreclosing on properties.

Coincidently, I'm meeting with an architect today on a 30 unit project nearby.  

We do have a stockpile of cash for unexpected circumstances and also have a monthly budget that is set aside strictly for unexpected problems.

Don't want another commute once I get here.Want neighborhood/condo/townhouse community to not have crime issues, and would be nice if it had exercise amenities (but lots of gyms nearby, so probably just as easy to join one of them)Price <$125KWill be looking to make an offer in March-AprilI appreciate any advice on neighborhoods/communities to look for that would fit some/most/all of these goals!

I'm not familiar with the market in the area, but I lived there many years ago,  Is there a reason you're avoiding Saratoga, Ballston Spa, Milton & the nearby towns?