The Beltline does add some promise to the area and is currently under construction, but without additional supportive infrastructure, those markets aren't going to change drastically in the short term.

Yes bridge/hard money is the umbrella term meaning temporary short term financing .

I have done it several times now and have also tried long-term rentals vs. short-term rentals as I've house hacked.My response to your question may differ from others, but my advice would be to pull the trigger on the condo if:1. 

The information is there, but finding it—and ensuring it's current—can be a significant hurdle.Similarly, Facebook groups, despite their potential for connectivity, fall short for serious real estate investment discussions.

The holding period of 60 days is also likely too quick--it's counted from the time of purchase to the closing date when you sell it, so I would plan on at least 90 days since you need to completely finish the renovations, take photos, list and market the property, get under contract and then another 20+ days to close (if it doesn't fall through during inspections etc). 

Looking through listings recently I've noticed that a lot of them don't have dressers, and if they do you can tell it's mostly decorative because they don't look very useful (short/shallow drawers, minimal space etc). 

Hello, Glad to be a part of this community, looking to get started in short term / mid term rentals and would love to pick you alls brains to make sure I do things right since I am just getting started.

Previous owners have no federal "protecting tenants at foreclosure" protections; however, some states may have a redemption period (Like North Carolina) where previous owners may redeem the foreclosed property by paying an upset bid.

I had my short list of 3 cities to choose a property in, and then curiosity got the best of me, I analyzed 5-6 more places and now I'm lost in the weeds again.

If recent history shows anything it's that if you invest in them enough times, you'll lose your money or have a 5 year period where you can't access your money and aren't paid anything while waiting for it.