With the luck of the market, I benefited and realized that real estate is what I would like to do long term.

Are buyers leaning toward creative financing, or are there other trends you’ve noticed shaping the market?

Stay informed about market trends and local real estate conditions, and consider diversifying your portfolio to spread risk.

You won't see cash flow in your market, but the cost of the payments should be cheaper than $3,200/Mo and the negative cash flow will be money that's going back into your investment. 

As the current tenants been there for some times, deposits as well as the rents seems to be lower than what the market suggests.

I have a house that will go on the market in January. 

Also look for emerging markets or areas that are seeming to grow.

If I've said it once, I've said it 1000 times: don't include a clause in your lease if you don't understand it or are unwilling to enforce it.I recommend you politely explain your perspective, then ask her to work with you to help market the property and find a new renter. 

I am also fortunate to have purchased a marginal deal in a good market and will be ok in the end.

It seems like ATL has great metrics and market fundamentals.