So be prepared and keep your powder dry during these uncertain times. 

I own rentals in Marietta, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Powder Springs etc.  

Maybe consider putting the stairs to that unit in the southwest corner with an odd shaped landing/switch back and pushing your powder room/laundry to the west and then shoving your kitchen against the north wall.

What are your thoughts on Austell, Mableton, Powder Springs ?

You have money for improvements, your purchase budget is larger, you have money already saved for repairs and maintenance, and you have some "dry powder in the keg" (as the saying goes!) 

I’m a investor/realtor in powder spring and I personally have properties all over cobb, Pauling and Cherokee County .

However in other markets where you can have a nice run up that is where the big money is made is in apprecation.. takes a lot of gun powder to make it at 200.00 a month positive cash flow and all the debt you need to create it. 

For all the blustering and "I'm keeping powder dry" people bragging about how they're ready to jump in and pounce on all these dollar deals, the reality of a true real estate crash is a lot of economic devastation that bleeds into all sectors of everything. 

Powder room is on the main.

There are always deals to be had during any market cycle, but it's up to you to find the buyers with dry powder and a strategy that fits the properties you're putting under contract.