I warned early on I am really green on this stuff :) . 

Otherwise, I fear the only way to do this is wait till land in Atlanta and the "right" property pops up in the 4-5 days we are "on the ground"; Also read several books that address this topic (David Greene and others) thanks in advance, Stephen

Its been a few years since your original post, but I'm wondering how'd it pan out for you, and if you'd have any advice for someone green to new construction? 

I’m still pretty green.  

@James Green

You may be better off charging more rent and covering the pool maintenance yourself, then you know you wont have a green swamp on your hands.

I'm of the opinion that if one were to wait for all lights to be green before going, one would never get going. 

Also, outside in the yard one area has very grown green grass, leads me to believe either main water leak or sewer backup. 

They plan to bulldoze it and build a 4000 sq. ft "Green" Home.

I'm fairly green when it comes to the topic of real estate investing; I have never purchased a property but have a plan to do so within 2018.