The seller, who had inherited the home, wanted to sell and move in with her elderly father.

For auction properties, I'm assuming once I purchase a property I can draft and record the deed of trust following recordation of the conveyance?

Finding a househack in Buckhead will be tough with your income and the average price point. 

A healthy dose of skepticism is good, but usually they want you to have the best experience possible.

The main issue with rental basement is water if it has water issue usually it is a simple fix .Clean gutters ,discharge gutter  water away 10" away from foundation, make sure you foundation soil is slopped away from it .If you need to buy soil get a clay mix .Cut back any tree too close to the foundation look at the drip line that's how far the limbs are out from the tree .If all that is done still has water buy a sump pump  carry the water to day light away from foundation 10" to 15" .

The rental market is softer than it has been in years. 

Hello Everyone,My name is Ryan and I am new to the investing scene.

@Gio KattanWho had you create this crazy long winded setup in the first place of entity after entity?

So let's say you like the idea of owning a single family rental house.

It has only been a week since they left, but the guest has not answered any texts.