I learned a lot but I could have used a good/strong mentor.

I strongly believe the the community I purchased my primary in has massive potential upside, and have been blown away by the prices i've seen my neighbors sell their properties for within just a year of owning. 

But for those that want to hold forever I can see these being cost effective.. but not if you think your going to exit.. unless there is some strong appreciation.. which the mid south does not really have or the deep south does not have.. 

It is strongly in your best interest to read it.

I think these are fantastic groups for land lords to be a apart off, and I strongly recommend that you start one.

If painting, I would decide if my gray walls leaned green or blue and go with a darkish green/gray or blue gray...with a strong green or blue undertone.

So make sure the depth of the subfloor you have is strong enough to span the distance of the joists.

I think South Florida is a strong market and think there is potential for continued growth in the area.

In addition I would strongly advise against investing in any multi unit building that does not have separate meters for all utilities.

From everything I have learned thus far, I'd say that the Atlanta market is stable with strong potential to maintain growth.