Now those are forbidden here and code calls for 16D common or those structural hex screws you mention.

I'm currently biased towards Indianapolis based on its job growth and affordability, but you could honestly find deals in any of the markets you mentioned (and if your heart is set on the Atlanta metro area, I'd strongly suggest the towns Union City and Fairburn based on their growth, appreciation, and price -- I almost closed on a good BRRRR deal in Fairburn but the rehab was just out of my budget). 

However, as @Chad Hale mentioned, only if you can afford it - meaning both financially and mentally (e.g. how stable are both of your jobs, how long will it take you or your husband to find a replacement job, how much you have in reserves, and whether you guys are in a position to withstand that mental stress, etc.)When you mention 8k monthly, I am assuming that's net profit?

Quote from @Sean O'Keefe: This company is 3x the price of two well-known companies providing the same service and mentioned here:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1136752-expla...Hopefully price isn’t the only consideration 🤔 For DIY, I'd say it's at the top of the list.

As I mentioned I’m a new investor.

Hi Nick, as mentioned before if you put a greater deposit down, you could get a better rate as a result. 

I advertise the houses that way, even if there's an appliance or two that the previous owner has left in them and I don't mention them so that the people coming aren't (or shouldn't be) expecting to find them. 

Demand for February/March move-ins should see a notable uptick sometime in January, but you'll for sure see your strongest rental demand in late spring/summer.Your most recent post mentioned that you were going to look for someone for a 6-month lease - I think this is a great way to approach it to minimize vacancy loss while biding your time until we get into the higher demand summer months.Getting creative with your lease term and credits/concessions could also be a good way to solve a few potential problems in one shot. 

You mention it "needs some work"?

Your second question is in line with what I mentioned above you need to test, test, and continue to test.