We don't know yet at this moment if in our market that is even possible, so worst case we could always just sell the home.

Holdover tenancy is addressed by a significant rate increase for every day (I use 150% of market rent as that seems to be a reasonable enough number that a court would allow + costs associated with their refusal to leave) and I have wording that if I can't turn over the unit for any reason outside my control, I'm not liable. 

I am open to most markets in metro atl but do not want to go too far north or south.

I have tried a couple times to get ahold of someone to do this, but I haven't been able to get much traction--I will admit, I quickly get distracted with other things and forget to follow up.Is the right way to go about this just pure persistence, or have others had success buying from large corporations like railroads?

But my thinking is trying to find a good agent who might find some off-market deals who are willing to work with me unless it’s seriously not worth the effort.FHA vs.

There are beginning to be a fair amount of properties that have been on the market for quite a while.  

Based on your experience, in general, what is the rational or the steps in getting into a new market.

Hey Account Closed - Which market are you? 

They seem to have some successful students.I expect just like any other real estate niche, it is not as easy as some people have made it seem. 

An experienced property manager should also be able to help you net more money and will handle the marketing, leasing and background checks.