I also had a huge culture shock in two directions 1) the revelation that mobile home parks were nothing like I had learned about on TV (which showed them in a negative light) and 2) the knowledge that the demand for affordable housing was huge, as I would get sometimes ten calls a day with customers looking for a cheaper place to live. 

.#2 they always have stories about how they used to be a big time hot shot building new big $$$ custom houses until "insert excuse".

The transfer station, however, is closed to the general public (besides commercial customers) .

Real Estate sales will definitely slow down for the next ~10 months while employers evaluate how to get businesses back to capacity, slowly hire back employees and customers/clients slowly start to trust the economy enough to start spending again. 

Atlanta is a major market, and that means major competition and as you said your a newbie so if you can't beat them, make them your customer and profit from them. 

If the contractor pricing comes in higher, then a discussion will need to occur between the customer, consultant, and contractor.

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So i understand different regions handle escrow somewhat differently, different customs and regulations. 

The idea of driving for dollars in areas you're investing in, then having your own custom list seems like a great concept.3.Build relationships with real estate agents in your area--they will have lots of insight and might be able to steer deals towards you.Wish I had more, but I'm coming from a place of limited experience in this respect.

Landlords are the only people expected to not only discount their services, not only not charge for their services but PAY for their customers to live in their houses.