As previously discussed, many of these properties are overpriced due to demand exceeding the supply which has led to them being a poor investment for new investors-Especially ones not able to appropriately evaluate a deal.  

@Tim Swierczek is a loan officer here in the cities and he has several rentals as well. 

I don't know what kind of indicators people are used to seeing, but this is a strong counter to the opinion that the neighborhood is fringe, or only appeals to DINKs, or is dangerous.From a new investment standpoint there is a lot of competition for the few deals left, but there is a steady supply of new listings because people are cashing out.

Check with the Tax Assessors office or the town clerk and find out if they have it as on property or two.  

I linked with a group of successful investors, and if you want we can meet up with them in their office and they can explain their business model and how much Interest will they paid you to lend the money.  

Here is another option for a real estate attorney you can check with: Law Offices of Robert E.

Call the County Tax office were the properties are located, they will answer your questions.

I live in Dalton and run an agency called Selling North Georgia, part of the Keller Williams Greater Dalton Office.

I saw an article recently about rent controlled apartments in Santa Monica getting turned into office space. 

I know there are a lot of benefits to opening a business, and that I have a 2-year window before making any actual earnings that I can still get the benefits of write-offs (vehicle, office, repairs, etc.).