I have worked my entire career in construction and last 2 years performing entitlements, permitting, and construction for industrial developments along the Wasatch.

There are good things to learn for guys just getting started.

You need to make sure although you like GA as a state that you have realistic return expectations and area availability within the state for your price point.

Start small with a property within your budget and skill set, using HELOC for funding.

It just depends on your expectations for what looks like a win.

Personally I don't like to use credit cards for STR stuff.

Find what will work for you and for your family and study it.  

Or what I would charge for rent.

Interesting - I have been investing in Philly for 8 years, run a  group of 2500 small landlords, speak at lots of events, know and network with many of the players  . . . but never heard of him before.

Thanks in advance for your help!