But I also have no debt other than my investments, strong income, a couple credit cards with around $30,000 available, a big line of credit, friends and family I could borrow from, etc.

Having a strong pool of competent contractors was vital.

Inventory is limited right now, and it's gotten more competitive, but the rental market is strong and there is a lot of upside.

Lilburn's investment market is strong with relatively low entry prices and strong retail demand.

I would strongly recommend that you find a property manager/property management firm that specializes in the Investment Real Estate Industry and doesn't only do Property Management Services.

The process is only as strong/good as your weakest link.

Their income is very strong at about a combined $150k and they could cover rental payments really well.

If you are not planning on using your license for anything other than getting an education, I would strongly recommend you do not get it.

@Lisa Lusby Hey Lisa, in any strong market, you will get lots of “investors” trying to find deals.

I could write a dissertation on why to buy and hold in the BA is a strong play, but if you do a little research there are graphs floating around here on BP that go back approx. 30 years showing the effects of the various downturns in the market.