My categories include; growth fund, mortgage, capital expenditures, property tax, property insurance, repairs and maintenance, and vacancy rate.

If I'd invested like a good employee in a 401k, I couldn't have touched that kind of growth.

At a certain point, most investors' priorities switch from growth to asset preservation.

If you are an active investor (actually bought or sold in last year 9 months) in the Atlanta area please share your experiences to the statics below:Economy• Atlanta’s diverse economy is expected to help Georgia realize a 4.0% GDP growth rate, outperforming the U.S. national growth forecast of 3.5%.• Despite the slowing economy due to the pandemic, the Georgia Department of Economic Development generated $632 million in company relocations and expansions in 2020, which bodes well for future activity.• Atlanta’s higher-wage jobs — $60,000 per year or more — increased since the by 3.0% in 2020, a positive trend as 2021 begins.Multifamily• Despite uncertainty in 2020, Atlanta’s multifamily sector has remained strong, with overall vacancy just north of 5.0%.

Calculating an ARV seems to be an easier task, because I can evaluate the sale prices of similar properties in the area, with respect to size, quality and location.However, estimating rehab costs is difficult.

What else do I need to do besides the tasks above?

How easy is it to commute, safety, future growth etc.

Offer to take a lot of the menial tasks off of their plate, be their assistant, in exchange for showing you the business.

I know Charlotte market has been seeing a lot of growth over the years and I believe there's so much potential in this city as I have seen the changes myself.

I would proactively tackle small tasks that could lead to bigger costs down the road such as checking traps, filters, small leaks, ect.