A couple of ways to go about this is finding REO properties, foreclosures, get deals from wholesalers or build relationships with agents.

In addition the poison causes them to need to drink so for the most part they will leave the building looking for water and die outside.

Many do not allow it due to the city wanting to focus more on higher-priced real estate asset classes such as single-family homes, apartment buildings, etc. 

Hi All,This summer, I would like to buy a duplex to live in and rent half.I subscribed to BiggerPockets so I have access to the tools.I read this:https://www.biggerpockets.com/...Is there any specific advice you would have about buying a duplex in the Atlanta area, or building one if that is possible/feasible?

They are a great way to build your local network.

You could JV with an established wholesaler and split the assignment fee until you build up a buyers list. 

The plan is to complete the 2nd property in PA, stabilize our finances and portfolio, pay down the HELOC, and build our cash balances back up.The timeline and time frame to reach my goals has changed a bit over the first year.

My longevity play is-Build Lean muscle-Fasting-Cold therapy-eat more greensim huge on self development. 

I've known institutional investors who have basically purchased city blocks over a decade or two for their next "big" development project. 

We wanted to build a cabin for us but learned there is nothing and off grid so it has been sitting there for last three years and paying the property tax.