I know real estate is a long term play but you never know when you'll need access to that capital.There are turnkey companies out there that handle the entire process for you from top to bottom so it makes for an extremely passive investment.

I would be careful how you go about this one.

For those that own property management companies can you give me any insight on what starting one up would look like and your honest opinions of the property management business these days.

Ike, there are plenty of great property management companies in Atlanta but you still have to check behind them.

I've looked at every model of every new build of every company I can find and there's always problem with design, returns, etc.

I don't care if they're free, I don't need that!"

I would be very careful in working with a 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary that provides ("sells"0 replacement property solutions as part of their services. 

Hiring lawn care?

If you don't have money set aside for emergencies then you should tread carefully.

Nobody will take better care of your property than yourself and nobody will be as invested into as yourself.