My understanding is that Athens is hot particularly amongst legislators probably due to the long-term plans wherein Athens is becoming a strategic investment for the state.I can PM you with more specifics.Take care,Jack (RE Investor, I'm not an Agent)

We've kind of just been helping each other learn the ins and outs of the industry over the past year and have gone from knowing little or nothing to formulating detailed plans about what approach/niche to take on.I don't want to get too detailed on here but we can definitely keep in contact.

., I wanted to mention to you as well, you may want to go find a lender in your area, not to just get prequalified, but to also use their knowledge of the area as leverage, as they will know more about what type of financing is possible and could help you formulate the appropriate strategy and area to focus on for the type of investment you are interested in.

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.

We're now taking a break to strategize our next steps.

Your answers to the follow-on questions are super-helpful as I strategize my first house hack in the KC Metro.

That is my ultimate thought/suggestion for anyone new...survey as much of the "landscape" as possible, then formulate your plan and execute the hell out of it! 

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.You also want an accountant that has experience with multi-state tax returns. 

Jamie Sepulveda broker/owner of Strategic Property Management.

However, if you are planning to keep one of them and use one of your rental incomes, I would make sure your schedule E is filled strategically or lease agreement of 75% whichever it's lower the underwriter would use.