I currently have a few SFH rentals and I'm looking to get started in multi-family and commercial space in and around the Atlanta area. 

I would suggest researching what market you wish to invest in and also which asset class or strategy (multi-family, retail space, self storage etc.).

Also, there are 2 garage spots that were never used by the tenants (they were used for storage by seller, and there is enough driveway space for tenants).

I invest here in the single family space (although I would like to pick up a large multifamily).

Renting out single rooms to people while sharing common spaces is a boarding/rooming house, or what is now being called "co-living space". 

I'll get a higher IRR with less headaches and risk by having 20 doors that pay $2000/m in a gateway market, but those details are rehashing old threads.Point being: I'm invested in our market because of the long term appreciation, which is largely a function of our public policy and desirability. 

. :)The first thing I would do if I were starting out, would be to attend a public sale.

It sounds like there is significant difference in loan rates across the US.Try U S Bank A national lender just got a quote yesterday sub 4.5% National lender publicly traded company credit must be stellar!

Go to the movie industry I forgot which dept exactly and let them know you have a space to rent for short lease or whatever you all agree to ,and get top dollar from those entertainment folks who come to the A for work ,and privacy is high priority for them if you allow pets on your property that maybe a plus think of B list actors or just folks who want to feel normal

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