I do not want put too much on my plate because I need to excel in the financing before I will able to physically invest into my own properties.I need the right marketing strategy for connecting home buyers to motivated sellers or their agent.Any suggestions on how I can progress things and start closing deals???

I would think it very helpful to be in a position of involvement and availability provided by close proximity.

Physical stuff like cleaning, repairs, etc. are fine because they are fairly predictable in terms of the time and cost required to handle.

If the mailing address is different than the physical address, it may be an absentee landlord.Try reaching out to them with yellow letters or postcards.

My map would have the first 2 blocks south of Franklin downgraded due to the proximity to Cedar-Riverside crime, although the location is closer to the colleges

And as a result of the ocean and proximity to LAX, Santa Monica will always be more attractive. 

Hey Brandon, We must be in close proximity if you are in Chamblee and I'm in Brookhaven.

@Sheryl GurveyI don't have any buy and hold properties in Cartersville, but it looks like highest demand for properties are around the downtown area, and in close proximity to HWY 41. 

You have the right idea with both properties by refinancing your money out and making it work harder for you, but until you physically see what your dealing with you will not know for sure what your getting.

I'm assuming the total value listed should be somewhere in close proximity of the asking price.