If it is a local bank rather than a larger national bank, It can be easIer to complete a short sale.

There are plenty of insurance companies out there who will handle larger portfolios than that.

I hate statistics jobs like that, it's just too hard to measure.If x agent spends 10 hours a week learning and trying to be better and y agent sits in the office wondering when someone is going to call how can you measure that and say that the average agent makes = z.Who ever woke up wanting to be average anyway!

We are looking to rent somewhere or maybe even buy around the time we get out there.I've been holding off a little on buying because of the larger market trends, but I'm still looking as an inventor. 

@Bob RazlerDid you ever buy in Sandy Springs?

I've only ever used a professional company to do it, never tried myself. 

As @Ryan Paltridge mentioned, it is best to work with with someone in the area, ideally someone that is doing or has done what you are trying to do, as one would understand what you are trying to achieve and follow the Return/ROI/Cap Rate/Cash on cash return (which ever way you are analyzing your deal)  you are looking to accomplish. 

Best thing I ever did for my management company.

Keep things the way they are now and with all new tenants.Send out the proper notices allowing yourself sufficient time to replace tenants that for what ever reason choose to move.

If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their different staff qualifications.2.