So, let's try some local real estate meetup groups.

Many months of costly vacancy, local market rent & resale deteriation, special assessments, property taxes and maintanance fees suggest a quick sale would have been the wise thing to do 2 years ago.

The area is a local tourist hotspot especially in the summer.

Network with local investors to understand what formulas they're using.3.

I'm a local broker and investor and manage 100+ investment properties.

I love the flexibility they offer for traveling professionals, military families, or folks in between moves.My main questions:Have you noticed increased demand for midterm rentals in this area, particularly from military personnel at nearby bases or healthcare workers at local hospitals?

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Let me know if you'd like to set up a meeting since we are local.

I wish I could go back and have all my loans with my local credit union who keeps them in-house to avoid all this. 

Hi Daniel, Columbus GA has properties much lower in price than the metro Atlanta area, you should do fine to learn your local market.