As someone who occasionally works with these investors, I always try to emphasize the challenges that come with real estate like managing renovations, dealing with tenants, and navigating market fluctuations.

I'm currently in the market for a Tax Pro that can assist with my relatively basic returns and continue to assist with a tax strategy moving forward.

There are many factors, as with any real estate market:(1) Location. 

Most will have large scale marketing engines where they spend thousands or tens of thousands a month, and operate or license time in call centers.

I believe that is safe to say for most markets in the US regarding either SFH or MF.

Or do I look into a market like Las Cruces, NM, or Lubbock, TX, as an example of bigger markets I have looked at and am somewhat familiar with?

It takes enough of your margin, which you don't have because you put so little down in this market.

Most on-market deals will likely not fit your investment criteria unless you allocate a substantial downpayment, often at least 30%-35%, or negotiate a price reduction that fits your requirements.Furthermore, while this is not the case for all metro ATL markets, my team and I typically see that a solid portion of the small multifamily space is comprised/orientated in neighborhoods of other small multifamily properties.

To make the strategy successful, you need to find a property that can be acquired below market value.

Along with our partnership with GS Courtyard Homes this is a thriving and growing community, located in an amazing market.