I'm not a pro painter by any means, but I use satin or egg shell on all the walls.

People who use those shortcuts already know how to analyze a property from top to bottom, and use those shortcuts as a quick tool to decide whether they should continue to analyze or just move onto another deal.It's not that hard to mathematize (i made that word up) a few units, or any small multi-unit building, and there are even spreadsheets with cells built in to help you add your required profit, to pad or trend expenses, and to stress numbers up or down in future years.Again, in my own opinion, if you're going to spend money on a few units you might as well know how to analyze those units and make an informed decision.

Your answer brings up a good question I've been having trouble with the chicken and egg dilemma We don't have a real estate agent.

Putting all your eggs in one basket is also riskier.  

Is the phone number on your website a cell number? 

Also, keep in mind that even with an inspection, there is a chance that once we crack that Easter egg open, there could be other problems, so pad your budget for that.

With that said, if you have any real estate-related or ATL market-specific questions, feel free to reach me via cell or email (contact info is listed in my bio). 

Whether it's just a nest egg, or if you use it to purchase more properties.Being in SD and being a 2/1, I would look into other strategies for renting the property.

I can come and take a look for you if you want, or if you send me pictures to my cell, I can do my best to tell you what I think the rehab would run you. 

You don't have to nest egg right now to invest so odds are you'll want cash-flow for the next deal.