I concentrate on getting in and out forcing appreciation when it make sense, then selling ASAP. 

The value of SFHs is driven by home buyers, as a investor you should be concentrating on multi units where th evalue is driven by investors.

It'll allow you exposure to good returns on real estate while freeing your time to concentrate on generating higher income to invest in more properties down the road. 

Smaller multi-family in Atlanta is very concentrated.

Got denied by two mortgage brokers because investor concentration in that association is over 50% so Fannie & Freddy won't allow an investor loan.Going with other lenders is also hard because they want loan amounts at a minimum above 100k.Anyone have any suggestions???

The general rule of thumb is that you should hire for existing cash flows, so that you can concentrate on generating new cash flows. 

You need to concentrate on finding good deals (in any market), that is the important step.

Since you are in the acquisition phase of your REI, concentrate on acquiring more capital in order to continue buying more properties. 

FYI, I am concentrating on Millard, Gretna and Elkhorn areas due to great school district.1.

I’m a 22 year old college student at the University of Arkansas and I’m currently pursuing my bachelors in Finance with a concentration in Real Estate.