Okay that's what I was thinking even if I great reduce my expenses by a couple hundred dollars from the $800 I'm currently paying for a 2 bedroom apartment then I still come out on top in terms of money saved

If I think of any other questions a will respond to this thread.What are my options in terms of selling this home?? 

If I think of any other questions a will respond to this thread.What are my options in terms of selling this home??

However, I would like to start some exploratory conversations with in terms of getting an idea of how much a rehab will cost for properties I've found via Trulia/Zillow.The areas I'm looking at are around Southwest Atlanta - Cascade Heights, Venetian Hills, Beecher Hills, West End, Adair Park, etc. 

I also analyzed each city on the list in terms of vacancy rate, price to rent ratio and a median home value that was within my price range.

@Meaghan Simonich the best advice I can give you as an out of state investor is to clearly define your criteria in terms of the class of properties and neighborhoods you are comfortable investing in and knowing the areas in your market that fit that criteria.

When looking at multi-family properties you do think in think in terms of 'ARV'.

What are your parents expecting in terms of a return on their investment?

If I felt I was losing control over it in terms of who I can rent to and for what price and if evictions were barred, I would consider taking it off the market.

My guess is he in speaking in terms of getting Homeowners insurance which also requires you to occupy4.