First, Atlanta is an opportunity market and second, you have the benefit of the BP forums if you get stuck and need guidance.So roll up your sleeves and go to work in the most rewarding environment there is in any business today!

So admittedly I'm a newbie at this, and I'm not afraid to say it but I'm not afraid to learn and roll up my sleeves. 

I specilaize in buying under-performing facilities and getting them turned around so I have a few marketing tricks up my sleeve if you would like to chat. 

In Toledo lolThere are other investors doing very well in this market also and it's a hidden gem in my opinionVery little competitionFind a small tertiary market and roll your sleeves upWork hard and do deals.Let others laugh but guess who has the last laugh?

Also, consider a mortgage broker vs. traditional bank- both have advantages but typically a broker has more tricks up their sleeve to meet your objectives.

@Joe Gore  I am pretty sure the one who acknowledged and didn't cash has something up his sleeve but have to wait and see.

Not at that moment I wasn't -  I had some free time and so I rolled up my sleeves and did it.

I think its because he wears his belief on his sleeve the way he does.I like the guy.

You will need to roll your sleeves up and dig up the deals yourself in most cases.I live in a rural area and spend about $ 5 a week on an ad in my local free pennysaver paper that says I buy real estate.

In some areas it is de rigor for Class C units to have window ac or sleeve ac, And get Market rent.