OP have someone walk thru the calculations with you.  

Good specifics - thanks.3 story "walk up" - like a unit on each floor?

When we did the walk through guess who they asked questions to? 

I’m passionate, hardworking, and eager to dive into creative financing opportunities and learn from those who’ve walked this path successfully.If you’re someone who enjoys teaching, partnering, or sharing insights, I’d love to hear from you!

Aloha Jinxiang,  did the plumber walk you through the camera footage? 

Key is call either the treasurers office or assessors office or even a realtor in the area and have them walk you through the calc.  

or some other form of cash flow investment, I think renting fits our needs. 

You are hiring the PM, but they are also hiring you, so make sure it is a good fit for both of you so you can best meet each other's needs.

I would start by finding areas you actually WANT to live and go from there.Picking a place to call home simply because it has a real estate market that you feel will fit your goals is a great way to end up miserable. 

Most on-market deals will likely not fit your investment criteria unless you allocate a substantial downpayment, often at least 30%-35%, or negotiate a price reduction that fits your requirements.Furthermore, while this is not the case for all metro ATL markets, my team and I typically see that a solid portion of the small multifamily space is comprised/orientated in neighborhoods of other small multifamily properties.