The best areas to consider include East Point, West End, Kirkwood, Decatur (outside city limits), and Marietta, each offering a balance of affordability, appreciation, and rental demand.

@Jonathan B.Assuming you pass the "material participation" test for 2023 and did not use the property yourself (or used very little), you should be able to treat it as an STR for 2023, including bonus depreciation.  

BPCON attracts investors from all experience levels, including folks looking for their first or second deal.

Popular markets often include beach towns, mountain retreats, and areas with strong tourism.It’s also important to research local regulations, occupancy rates, and management costs to make sure the numbers work.

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

Instead, roll the funds into an IRA or Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) to keep them tax-deferred and open up flexible investment options, including real estate.

BP also sends an email after the webinar for you to watch a replay if you couldn't watch live, and the code is included there too. 

However, I don't think I've seen it broken down as to what is included as part of that percentage.

True, but (a) they were typically experienced investors, and (b) today's market includes record prices and high mortgage rates, which is a double whammy. 

Lenders often include a portion of the cash flow in the investment property as income to you personally to offset the DTI.