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. 

I am wondering if anyone invests in this area can provide me with some referrals?

In Memphis, TN, we have solid communites to invest in around our airport.

@Haresh Patel I am invested in their Pic Car Wash 2,3,4.

. :)We definitely want to invest in true vacation rentals as well but this will be a good learning process with not as much risk to start.  

Quote from @Todd Boone: If it is, what kind of investment? 

The two are almost entirely different markets in terms of price points, returns, tenant quality, and overall investing strategy.

Your initial terms will vary based on your investment experience, but generally, you want to plan on needing 20% of the purchase price if you're a newer investor and the lender will cover 100% of the rehab.

With a 9-5 job too busy to catch a breather, being that it will be my first rental property would you recommend finding a property management company to oversee the investment property OR create a profile on a property management platform, I am thinking about Avail unless there is a better platform, to collect rent and hire specialist as issues arise from tenants?

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