I can't keep my current job that afforded me the house so I'm going to take a pretty decent pay cut and transitioning into a different field of work all together.

That being the case, I bake those costs into  my property analyzer so that I can afford them and still get my desired return.

Still trying to get my head wrapped certain ideas concerning real estate, but I am always interested in learning more as it seems the best way for me to reach my goals of being able to afford a good sized family and actually spend sometime around them instead of 60 hour work weeks.

If you can afford a 3-4BR+, you'll have less competition.

If you cant afford to do it right , how can you afford to do it over ?  

.• Atlanta is expected to have one of the strongest rent growth recoveries in the nation in 2021 (7.0%), which can be attributed to the region’s employment opportunities, diverse economy and affordability.• A dwindling supply of affordable single-family housing units, combined with a resurgence in suburban demand bodes well for assets located throughout AtlantaIndustrial• Annual industrial absorption is expected to remain strong through 2022.

Understood on your points - looks like I need to get prequalified and look for some properties with a solid number in mind of what I can afford.

Converting Company owned existing properties into Sustainable and affordable housing.

At this point the only thing I can afford is condo or max townhome, which will probably include HOA.

At this point the only thing I can afford is condo or max townhome, which will probably include HOA.