Morgan Form National Landing JVVa. lawmakers remove Alexandria arena from budget dealAEDP-Development-Map-Winter-2020.pdfThanks for reading my Thesis on investing in Alexandria City for long-term rent growth and home price appreciation.

I'm currently biased towards Indianapolis based on its job growth and affordability, but you could honestly find deals in any of the markets you mentioned (and if your heart is set on the Atlanta metro area, I'd strongly suggest the towns Union City and Fairburn based on their growth, appreciation, and price -- I almost closed on a good BRRRR deal in Fairburn but the rehab was just out of my budget). 

Our budget is <$250K for a T2.

This will fit your budget.

This discrepancy can strain property owners financially.I onboarded a customer and later found out he was way over the set furnishing budget.

Keep in mind that these homes are sold "as-is," so a thorough inspection is crucial to identify any potential issues that could affect your renovation budget and timeline.Special Requirements:Freddie Mac has a "First Look Initiative," which gives owner-occupant buyers an exclusive opportunity to purchase homes before investors can submit offers.

For a nice possibly furnished STR, you are looking at between $250,000 to $350,000 depending on your budget. 

Stick to a budget, align with local trends, and consider DIY projects to maximize your ROI.Good luck!

And while there are plenty of skeezy homeowners, I know I will pay the bill, unless you go way off budget and we didn't talk about it ahead of time.

And unless you have very deep pockets, you can't afford to be that much off....So as has been said....hire a very experienced General Contractor and have them give you a budget number based on your SOW, (plus they will find other things that need to be done that you will not have seen).On your succeeding projects, you do a budget yourseld first, then hire the GC and compare numbers.Then, eventually you will be comfortable going all solo...but it takes time.