For instance, sourcing cash flow deals is essentially nonexistent in affluent metro ATL markets with high employment, exceptional school systems, and attractive nearby amenities.

I would look for reviews on Zillow, Google Maps, Yelp, Experiance.com.To look up their license history you can use nmlsconsumeraccess.com, licensed and registered Loan Officers have to report a 10 year employment history.

Employing the BRRRR ?

The property is only 9 years old so that's why I put only $10k also, they are opening a new company that will employ thousands of people nearby so that's why I put a 6% income growth and only 3% expense.

A PM offers so many additional services in addition to things you cannot do yourself - like simply having a 3rd party between you and the tenant.

Sounds like this could possibly be a Schedule C activity so keep self employment tax in mind.

Alternatively the other side of the city (Pikesville, Towson outskirts) still decent rentals but they are farther from employment centers.

Does anyone have experience employing out of town people with 20 plus years experience ? 

@Benjamin Ying The only way to cash flow in the current market is to employ a higher effort strategy like STR, MTR, rent by the room, etc.The "cash flow on paper" properties in stagnant markets or C-D class neighborhoods are probably not the type of places that you want to own long term.

@Fulati Paerhati, sounds good, I sent a connect request with some additional information for you to consider.Look forward to connecting.