I would also discuss strategies with your lawyer for evicting/ejecting them if need be.

Metro Atlanta, generally speaking, respective markets 30 to 45 minutes from the City, will be tight on cash flow unless you implement a creative investment strategy, such as short-term rentals, medium-term rentals, or rent-by-the-room properties, or allocate at least 30% to 35% towards your downpayment if you intend to hold the property as a long-term rental. 

We own our house in Seattle and are trying to determine the best strategy for our move - what approach would net us the most money over the next 1-3 years.

Here's what I did:Kitchens: Painted cabinets, updated hardware, added efficient appliances.Bathrooms: Installed modern fixtures, used neutral paint.Exterior: Applied fresh paint, improved siding, enhanced landscaping.Results: Property value rose by 100%What budget-friendly strategies have you used?

I am just curious if you are utilizing cost segregation strategies for your investments? 

As @Jonathan Greene mentioned this is kind of a dated strategy in the new price/interest rate environment.

Name ONE other strategy that can get you this.

I am seeking SFH or Multi-family home investment with positive rental cash flow as my strategy.

I realizing the duplex conversion strategy is more complex I probably wouldn't try it on my first property, just want to get a sense of what's possible in the Chattanooga market :) Thanks!

It's fantastic that you're looking to purchase a multi-family or duplex unit in the Columbus area for a medium rehab project.