That's awesome that you are doing your research well beforehand.

I know they make marijuana smoke detectors as well as surface residue detection tests.

As well as mentorship or guidance if anyone is willing to help!

The entity structure is typically different than multifamily as well. 

However states can make laws which EXCEED the protections offered by a federal law because by exceeding those protections the state and federal law are not in conflict.

It’s a part of the state many investors stay away from because they don’t know the market, if you’re from the area and know it well this could be advantage for you!

Plus you get market appreciation as well.  

I have had some luck with MTR's as well, either direct booking or FurnishFinder, for seasonal workers, traveling nurses and snow birds, so thats something you can look into as well. 

Because Atlanta is so big , to me, moving to the area seems like it would produce the information that you need on the neighborhoods within the various counties as well as letting you get to know what the local neighborhood people value for a rental. 

We utilize an engineering department and do a LOT of analysis to ensure our insureds are adequately protected while also pleasing our broker(s).I studied finance in college and would confidently say I'm ahead of the curve in equity investing (stocks).