I’d much rather sift through the MLS looking for these opportunities than rely on the “off market” lists that are widely circulated.  

It's definitely not pretty, mostly older single wides and stuff everywhere!

Your budget allows for a balanced approach, spreading risk while tapping into different segments of the local real estate market.Raleigh's real estate market is characterized by its resilience, growth potential, and appeal to a wide range of tenants.

At the end of the day, the boss came to me and told me he needed more paint and I blew up and fired him because they used a paint sprayer and painted only one wall that was 30 feet wide and 36 feet high.

Here in Colorado, Airbnb laws vary widely from city to city and county to county, so with with someone who keeps abreast of the STR rules. 

CRM Software with Customization OptionsCRM (Customer Relationship Management) software like Salesforce or Zoho CRM can be customized to track deal details, including financials, though it's not their primary function.Pros:Highly customizable and can be tailored to fit a wide range of data tracking needs.Good for managing relationships with lenders, partners, and tenants.Cons:Requires setup and possibly custom development, which can be costly.May be more complex than necessary for straightforward property management.Recommendation:The best choice depends on your specific needs:If you're comfortable with spreadsheets and have a relatively small portfolio, starting with Excel or Google Sheets might be the most cost-effective and straightforward approach.If financial management is your primary concern and you're willing to invest some time in setup, QuickBooks is a robust option.For a more comprehensive solution tailored to real estate investments, exploring specialized real estate investment software could provide the most benefits.If your operations involve significant relationship management and you need a highly customizable system, a CRM with customization might be the way to go.Before deciding, consider factors like cost, scalability, and the learning curve of new software.

Another we looked at was physically in two pieces, a left house side and a right house side with a crack 1-3 inches wide through the cement floor front to back. 

If Atlanta is like Denver or Colorado Springs where we have MTRs, then there is a wide need across various sectors for medium-term furnished rentals.

This is an interesting - and widely ignored - issue.Everyone complains about the lack of housing in our country.

We went "wide" first, saving in stocks, cashed out every so often and bought 10 starter homes and then used the debt snowball to pay them off quickly.