I would recommend creating a Facebook page for your business, filling it with helpful content & info about what you are doing, and sharing this in RE groups on Facebook to help build traction/followers.If I can be of any help feel free to DM me

If you haven't,  I recommend the book "Traction" by Gino Wickman, really highlights the importance and clear presence of roles in a partnership or business leading to success. 

There are local STR sites in a lot of area that have gained traction.

I’m starting to join forums and real estate groups..hopefully I’ll learn more there and gain more traction.

News flash they are unloading the unprofitable business [low margin, high cost of assets, management and high closing costs on the other side] in favor of the sweet spot selling leads to agents and now that they are full on a brokerage that is the secret weapon they are holding - they are getting lots of traction here and this will be their silver lining.

Without cash flow though it is hard to gain traction and make it all work.

In Atlanta, I'd look for an area close to an "A" area with good housing stock and some traction.  

The problem with going for $150K house is that it "eats" up your buying power a lot quicker than a $50K house when you are just starting out.I think you have to gain some momentum at first and then as you gain traction as a landlord funding gets a little easier.

Prices have been strong and supply has been low for years.You may be able to find a good deal in Corktown, the same way you can find a good deal in Royal Oak or Troy, by beating the bushes and getting a bit lucky, but Corktown isn't a neighborhood that is just starting to get some traction, making the turn around, getting discovered by gays, hipsters and creatives.

They pour all their energy into the daily activities of running their business but never stop to work on the business.I realized where I can add value is helping bring “Traction” to your business.