I want to get some suggestions from experts on what option worked better for them and why? 

Trying to make it where there is a lot of data, easy to use, and have a lot of articles written by local experts.

I'm just wondering where this confidence comes that you are right, when last December you had just finished your first year in STR's and made $75k and was asking questions about how Airbnb places a property on the first page of search. and a year later you feel yourself to be an expert that knows more than anyone else? 

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

Tip #1 - no such thing as one perfect market There is lots of data on Bigger Pockets and MTR experts that have released rankings of top cities for next year, but remember it's not just about the purchase-- it's also about the operation.

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

I am confused because here is what the data I find says: Now I'm no expert on the topic but CA is still the only place I've ever been where people pop-out of the scrubery to ask if I want a BJ as entire family is loading back up (including grandkids) from a dinner out...... 

I credit you as an expert marketer and believe that when you post returns and create these graphics at least sometimes people reach out to you for information on how to participate.

From that experience, I got the idea of just building a multifamily (ideally a quadruplex) from the ground up as my next home to house hack in.I've done some preliminary research and had some questions if any experts care to chime in:+ There aren't many multifamily zoned lots in metro Atlanta.

See the chart from Fair Isaac Company (FICO) below: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyAccording to this chart, investors should use corresponding vacancy+tenant-nonperformance factors of approximately 5% for Class A rentals, 10% for Class B and 20% for Class C.To address Class C payment challenges, many industry "experts" are now selling programs to newbie investors about how Section 8 tenants are the cure.