I've always been interested and investing, specifically the stock market, but have really become interested in REI recently due to the appeal of living rent-free, appreciation factor, and rental income... 

I really like the strategy of appealing/renting to other travel nurses and have heard that it has good success, so hope that continues for you.Looking forward to hearing about your investing success!

If none of this sounds appealing then you also  could look in Brooklyn, where rates are going to follow the trends on long island.

That way the property appeals to buyers looking to live in one unit and rent the other.

It's not in the nicest part of town, but the two properties in 1 makes it appealing.

But I look at cash flow for buy n holds and things aren’t that appealing around here due to all the competition and new investors snapping up average deals.

So I grabbed the transcripts & appealed.

What would be the most most appealing format?

For Atlanta metro use 1400 to 1500.Stear clear of cheaper rental areas, and only buy 3/2, 2 full baths so as to appeal to families. 1.5 bath houses are hard to rent to younger families with school age kids.

All you need in your guest suite is a desk to add the amenity of 'Dedicated Workspace' and you can make you listing more appealing to people looking for an extended stay but still need to work.