That having been said, are there any tips from experienced investors in Georgia with suggestions of where I should be looking to buy?

Hello, I recently built a home with a segregated portion that I am about to rent out (July 1). I am looking feedback on my strategy. Do I need to find a RE attorney and CPA for this, or is it fairly straight forward? ...

I have a dinner this week with a seller, and I need to create confidence in them to agree to seller financing the deal.What tips should I consider for "selling" seller financing?

There is also the exit when you sell the property if it's in a heavy student area you are may limit your selling pool to other investors.  

Limited resale pool, and most "cash buyers" actually use hard/private money and they typically don't want to lend in 55+ communities. 

One more tip – people remember stories that trigger their emotions.

I would prefer the risk of a renovation to upgrade a building as opposed to location risk with a high risk tenant pool. 

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

I'm basically looking for the following fields (or whatever I can get):- Median Sales Price- Median Rent- Vacancy Rate- 5 or 10-year Property Value Appreciation Rate- Any historical values for the above to compare against currentAny tips/bits of wisdom folks can share would be appreciated!

One more tip – people remember stories that trigger their emotions.