It’s not an area that you can say this zip code or this neighborhood is good or bad.

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.

Make sure they are "investor friendly" and well connected in the neighborhood.

What neighborhoods to stay away from and what areas to look into further, let me know if I can help!

I would recommend you look for a good neighborhood to buy a multi family in.

Are there specific neighborhoods showing the most growth?

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

My client recently purchased a 3/2 single family house for $160k that was near turnkey and already rented at $1900/month and in a very desirable residential neighborhood!

That being focusing on stronger neighborhoods and higher quality assets.

We’ve since learned that scouting friendlier permit offices not only speeds up timelines but can also reveal unique neighborhoods with underappreciated potential.Chris: Are you planning to focus on Gilbert exclusively, or do you see yourself venturing into other Phoenix areas soon?