Great topic and yes I currently invest in Macon, Ga that is somewhat a rural area and achieving greater returns than I would be in let's say Atlanta.

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Hate to hit on the same topic but i agree with the above posts as well!

Any books, articles, or recommendations are welcome!

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Just tag me & I'll drop by the thread if I've got some knowledge to share on the topic.

Here are some articles I wrote pertaining to multifamily investing.

I’ve already learned so much from attending meetup groups in the area and reading articles on BP, now I’m looking to apply what I’ve learned and learning and close my first deal or even get a property under contract.

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This is for a video interview about their market, advice they have for buyers/sellers in 2019, and other related topics.