The "high appreciation rates" you mention should be verified with recent data and be specific to the neighborhoods you're targeting.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

If you're expecting property owners to sell their home to you at a discount, you'll need to earn their trust - whether that be by demonstrating a successful track record with purchasing/selling similar deals OR by meeting them face to face and separating yourself from the dozens of local investors and realtors.Lastly, I'd recommend searching past posts related to this topic as well as checking out books related to your target investment strategies.All the best!

Focus on one or two target markets, get familiar with the numbers, and use tools like BP calculators to analyze potential properties.Whether you start now or after graduation depends on your bandwidth, just have the right systems and support in place first.

Developing that trust with someone you don't know may seem like a challenge, but if you approach it correctly, you should be able to achieve a pretty solid foundation of trust.The best way is to talk to others who have had an experience investing with the sponsor already.

Which areas of metro Atlanta are you interested in targeting? 

And is your purchase price target $150k, or is that the amount of equity you have to invest?

Majority of my target market is International Students, serious about their Studies, not interested in causing issues.

I searched Redfin by random target zip codes, even in those states where median house prices are relatively high, and still was able to find scores of properties listed on MLS for less than $50,000.

Mailing campaigns targeting landlords who’ve owned thier properties for 20+ years (especially small multi-family) have brought in some strong leads.