HiI own several multi family buildings in Central / North Florida and for example on an older duplex I pay $700 a year for insurance, which I feel is a good deal. 

So if I have an open house style I will ask another person to be present with me to do the showing.Open house is also a challenge if it's a multi family or SFR with limited parking space. 

Ideally, I’d find a 2-4 unit multi-family property I can buy and renovate now for a long term hold.

It all depends on the county’s tax rate, school system, towns budget, land value and acreage, home value etc.

@Nicholas White - I'm looking for a Single Family and to be on top of all the processes of the deal; learning everything hands-on until I feel more comfortable and move to multi family rentals.And about Atlanta, definitely very attractive market.

I am a brand new forum member, currently educating myself on investment real estate.  I live in Minneapolis MN, but while we like living here so far, the prices in the metro area are pretty far outside of our comfort ...

Looking to get into the multi-family space, ideally 10-16 units, and the Atlanta area is a market we are considering. 

Russell you know what i really like is the MLS system in Charleston SC.. big disclaimer at the bottom of each listings says."

It depends on your system and on how many fire extinguishers you need to tag or replace.

A split system down here can easily cost $2,500 (or more) to replace.