So those are kind of my options- rent at a loss or sell for the balance.

If they do, your best bet is a local community bank that funds these types of properties.Another option is a private lender but that money will be pretty expensive, as mentioned 10%  + 

If you’re looking for a straightforward, hassle-free option, I highly recommend checking them out!

You need the backup option in case the mid-term rental market changes.Minimizing turn costs and downtime is critical.

If you ever want to explore other funding options for future flips, let me know! 

But I'm looking for the cheapest option to acquire for now and then work my way up to multifamily.

The growing tech sector, infrastructure projects, and diverse job opportunities continue to drive population growth, making Atlanta a promising option for multi-family investments.

Buying a turn key rental, in an area you know or knew well, with a property manager you've met and trust, in an area that is large enough for you to have other options to find contractors and property managers? 

Bonus depreciation done via cost seg is recaptured differently.

There are a lot of positive ROI options in that bucket.To answer your question anything on the beach will rent well.