You'll be more confident and have a much better grasp of what has value and what does not.2) Most of the guys/gals with a buy and hold strategy are aiming to net $100/door or more. $300/door is nothing to scoff at.

Do not skip this.Vacancy (speak to local management companies if you don't have a solid grasp) - 4-6%Taxes - Depends on your city & countyInsurance - Depends on coverage. 

Here are some common items that need to be accounted for:Deferred MaintenanceProperty ManagementVacancy (speak to local management companies if you don't have a solid grasp)TaxesInsuranceMaintenance Reserve (Not their cost)Cap Ex Reserve (Not their cost)ConcessionsBad debtTurn-over costI would recommend using your own numbers for vacancy, maintenance and cap ex reserves.

Once you have a good grasp on that, you can assess the risk of a REIT or regional player.

Jaydan I know you suffer from OCD and ADHD since I read it in the replays and I know that I can't really grasp how you feel but I can tell you that you got this and you are doing amazing.Not a lot of people can say they accomplished what you have with everything that you dealing with and went through.You should put on paper everything that is causing you the most stress, starting from the biggest problems that you dealing with so you can visualize it instead of building it up in your head.

I do not accept tenants that are incapable of grasping these most basic concepts.

Once again, me just grasping with very little prior knowledge.Thanks again!

I am trying to get a good grasp on the market and started out with my team (Lender, Agent, PM, and Contractors) but in finding an ability to do BRRRRs here or converting properties, I noticed it to be very difficult due to some of the zoning (All of the zoning) limitations that are here.I am currently struggling to find properties that cash flow positive pretty consistently (From a duplex-fourplex perspective) and even if I look at living in it personally, it can easily still be "cutting it close".I noticed that most agents are focused on appreciation here (even the investment minded RE Agents) and were curious if anyone had any stories they might be able to share or some suggestions/learnings from being in the greater ATL market.All the best,J

@Sam TouroonjianThanks so much, that is the popular consensus I am slowly starting to grasp!

@Kevin Hill, you have a great grasp of that.When I hear from new investors, it seems like they believe investing fits inside a nice box.