In this case, the values of the surrounding properties that have sold recently become quite relevant.

Must buy right and rehab to the standards of your surrounding neighborhood.

I hear a lot about Albany and the surrounding areas - all good things, few bad.

Surround yourself with those who are already doing what you're doing.

Buy and hold rental properties I’m looking into are in any of the college areas surrounding UNCG or Greensboro College, University if A&T.

@Darren RuchIt'd be helpful if you posted a link to the listing so people here can get a better sense of what your rental looks like, the area surrounding it, and how the listing is written.Also, you should try posting to more than one site to reach the widest audience of potential renters.

Hi guys,I found a big lot that is about 10 acres in an auction. the lot is zoned  as a wasteland and is surrounded with with already build apartment complexes.My qustion ia why is it zone as a wasteland and if might be able to build on that.I'm planing to go the city and do some more reserch but first I wanted to hear what the bigger pockets experts have to say.Tnx for your help

I currently owe 99k and surrounding properties have been selling around 160k.

You will want to hire a Utility Locator service so they can identify where wires and pipes surround the property before starting the project. 

You might also google local real estate meetup groups in ATL; surround yourself with other like minded folks.