you probably don't need a 3 ton, but either way I believe your best bet is get a system based on mistakes I made.  

Bets of luck with your investment and new adventure in mid-term rentals :) 

Local banks/CUs to the property will probably be your best bet to fund a commercial deal. 

Syndication or being a private lender is probably your best bet.

If you are determined to buy it with a conventional loan your best bet would be to work with an investor-friendly agent that sources off-market deals. 

We will have a CPA and a bookkkeeper sponsoring at the MAREI Trade show next week and I'm willing to bet several more will be in attendance. 

Hi @Trent Reeve, there is money to be made in both the LTR and STR spaces.If your issue with investing in Atlanta is that it does not cashflow very much, you can look at some other markets that cashflow better.STR is a different beast entirely so make sure that you know exactly what you are getting into if you choose to pursue that option.As for the specifics, a local real estate agent that specializes in STRs would likely be your best bet for learning those details.Since you are fine with investing in STRs out of state, maybe try looking for LTRs out of state.Hope this helps!

Even though you are local you have a full-time job and so having a core 4 would be your best bet.

Your best bet would be to get in touch with a network of wholesalers and agents in the local area to send you their deals when they get them.Another thing I want to note, the market has changed again and I am urging my investors to take 10-15% off the After Repair Value to compensate for price reductions.

Create columns for Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip and then contact info: Last Contact, Relationship, Status, Email & Phone.Now, make it a goal to call at least 5-10 of these people EVERY day and ask a MAX OF THREE off the list below of who they know that:Just inherited a homeHad a loved one pass awayIs behind on their mortgage or tax paymentsHas a relative that can’t take care of their house anymoreHas a house they’re having trouble sellingIs facing bankruptcyKnows a probate attorneyKnows a bankruptcy attorneyetcWhy only three of the list per contact?