Additional expenses include property management at $142/month, property tax at $1700/year, and other costs like insurance and maintenance.

We go so far as to include lawn and landscaping care in the rent, non optional, because tenants suck at cutting grass and maintaining the exterior.

After completing an online form and following up with all of the questions and correspondence that was sent my way (including sending my proof of cash funds, account statements, etc), these folks let me know they were not interested in working with me. 

Hey Doug, I am a realtor in ATL and invest myself and currently have 10+ units in Atlanta.When it comes to investing in real estate, cash on cash return is an important metric to consider.Multifamily properties, including duplexes, can be competitive in the Atlanta area.

- How many personal use days (sometimes including family or other discounted renters) do you plan to have? 

Almost everyone here on BP will tell you that they wish they had started earlier, myself included.4.

Double-check that it's legal in your area but if it is, it's an excellent one to include in your subjects/clauses.

Some rough numbers , Price $520K add 15K closing = $535k  New windows and siding $40K = $575k overgrown lot and landscaping $5k =$580K  Kitchen , bathrooms , paint , flooring $60k ( on the low end) New deck it was rotten  $20K They are now in at $660K  This doesnt include holding costs and what ever I missed .

Include all utilities in the rent.

Will appraise over our rock bottom selling price of $500k but buyer is "making the case " that he only will qualify for $490k, DP included.