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If you truly are a high 700s FICO, it would take something pretty dramatic to drive your score down to the point where it even mattered.I'm surprised that an agent would recommend you work with one of the large banks.

I was surprised as well but my assumption is that the KC market is hot and they are overwhelmed with clients.

The fewer CapEx items you have in your apartment, the less upgrades and repairs you have to worry about in the future.That being said, some areas provide washer and dryer sets as the "norm", and use it to increase rent due to convenience.There are certainly nice things about having a washer / dryer provided by a landlord, and it can bring convenience and rent up a bit (maybe $10 - $20 a month).

One investor showed me his numbers and I was surprised to see that over the last 7 years he has spent 20% of gross rent on maintenance and CapEx. 

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I've had a chance to speak to people in neighborhoods I was consider buying property in and surprise when they tell me of the crime in the area even though things seem nice and quiet...

@Alex CottmanI'm surprised this thread hasn't gained more traction with Atlanta investors.

As far as not renting for what you're told it will rent for, you can reduce that risk by only working with a turn key company that places the tenant before you close then you don't get any surprises. 

I don't think you should expect a lot of appreciation that far out in the suburbs but maybe I'll be wrong and you'll be pleasantly surprised.