If you are determined to buy it with a conventional loan your best bet would be to work with an investor-friendly agent that sources off-market deals. 

We will have a CPA and a bookkkeeper sponsoring at the MAREI Trade show next week and I'm willing to bet several more will be in attendance. 

Hi @Trent Reeve, there is money to be made in both the LTR and STR spaces.If your issue with investing in Atlanta is that it does not cashflow very much, you can look at some other markets that cashflow better.STR is a different beast entirely so make sure that you know exactly what you are getting into if you choose to pursue that option.As for the specifics, a local real estate agent that specializes in STRs would likely be your best bet for learning those details.Since you are fine with investing in STRs out of state, maybe try looking for LTRs out of state.Hope this helps!

Even though you are local you have a full-time job and so having a core 4 would be your best bet.

Your best bet would be to get in touch with a network of wholesalers and agents in the local area to send you their deals when they get them.Another thing I want to note, the market has changed again and I am urging my investors to take 10-15% off the After Repair Value to compensate for price reductions.

He then mentions how putting your savings in an index fund is a better bet, and not just keeping your money dead in an account.

So that to me is your best bet. 

What part of Kansas the burbs of KC is a safe bet if they are not hosing you on numbers .

The best bet is to get funding from a private investor who trust you. 

I'd bet fixed could be an option, probably with some additional fees/higher rate.Regarding interest rate increases: it's inevitable.