Narrow down your location based off of your comfortability, budget, local property owner regulations, and rent to price ratio, and you'll be building a portfolio in no time. 

They will generate a report to you based on their findings.Type 2 - conducted by an engineering firm where they will have you complete a questionnaire.The questionnaire will ask you details regarding the house and therefore, I would recommend having a home inspection or appraisal at the time of completion.The above two studies have pros / cons and differences in cost and turnaround time.Best of luck.

@Levi Perl - we can cashout at 75 or 80% (based on your dscr) at any time (tenant ready). 

Based on the quality of the video, their ability to adjust based on our request and overall communication styles we picked 2.

I got good at estimating renovation costs by making an initial estimate based on photos/walkthrough, drawing up a model like you see here, then once the project is finished, go to accounting, get the actual expense report for that property, and update the model.

@Karin L Mahmoodi Based on the Georgia Landlord/Tenant Guidebook.

Based on the local market, $15k for renovations seems light—have you had contractors confirm this budget? 

.#2 Keep an eye on interest rates based on what the loan officers proposes. 

Based on your post (so far), I'd also recommend an inspector.

As such my market research is based on longterm rental criteria.