Instead, I'd suggest taking a look at some of the "fringe" counties that might not get as much attention: Coweta, Newton, Fayette, etc.That way, you still get to participate in the growth and allure of Hotlanta while avoiding much of the insane pricing that has been fueled by years of investor speculation. 

The more I think about it I will pitch in $1200 to get a new fringe to match.

But if I were a renter again and looking around the eastern suburbs I'd probably look around Beulah Rd (close enough to the city/highway to be a reasonable commute) or explore some of the other neighborhoods on the fringe of the city.

We all want to rid our niche of the fringe operators who prey on investors and the best way to do that is to lift the good companies up.  

Profits can be used to pay other corporations for services-- all without paying creditors.Having a C corp in which all of our "doing stuff" happens- like rent collection, lawn maintenance, etc. but in which there are NO ASSETS provides for substantial liability protection, PLUS, extensive fringe benefits are tax free to employees, and deductions to the company.

Unlicensed brokers, acting as fringe operators skirting the laws have nothing to lose.

How is life in the land of the "pretty little surry with a fringe on top"?

Right now you would do well to look at some of the fringe areas.  

However, lets just say there is a reason why employers started giving these as fringe benefits. 

Assuming this property is Class C or D, you might also want to investigate incentives to attract Class B or C fringe tenants that would be okay living in a neighborhood they might usually avoid.Think your way through this instead of panicking!