That is also a major factor.

Most of the cash-on-cash returns I'm seeing when calculating even modest management fees and repair/reserve stowaways seem to be consistently in the 4-6% range for COC, and that's assuming no big surprise expenses that affect cashflow. 3b) Even 50 miles outside of Atlanta like Dawsonville, Cumming, Matt areas are expensive for a modest home in areas that have room to grow and don't suffer from being a food desert (you know what areas of the city and metro area I'm talking about).

Making that first investment in real estate can feel like a big leap, especially when you're considering factors like your savings, potential risks, and the market conditions.

Compared to an FHA loan, a conventional loan with a 5% down payment can have a cheaper monthly mortgage payment.When buying a single-family house, factors to take into account include your financial status, long-term objectives, and required down payment.

, auto-pay, automatic late fees, and reminders, lease signing, security deposit collection, etc.

Credit score is also a factor for rental properties for how much the lender will lend.  

I know experience is a big factor, but what about DTI?

The main factor, unemployment didn’t plummet along with everything else.

The mover can often do the set up for an additional fee. 

If you're going through a Master Lease, then I have no idea how that would work, and it sounds like more attorneys fees to me.