I currently own one unit in Florida and used to be a mortgage broker before I moved to California to work in the entertainment business..For the last decade I've given myself various financial "challenges" to help keep me focused.

For the first three months I was focused on the Decatur market.

Would love to hear a podcast special that just focused on investor nightmare stories (and how they were ultimately resolved). 

Also, I've been told Elmhurst is where I should focus for multifamilies as it provides some of the strongest rents, do you recommend focusing here as well?

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I guess I need to focus now on providing that good clean housing. 

You probably shouldn't focus on CRM. 

I would love it if someone could give me some direction on this subject as well so that I can properly focus my energies on making it happen.  

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

If you want to focus on housing for college students I would suggest the westside of Atlanta. the properties are rougher as well as the area but you are more likely to find something in your price range.