I'm thinking about putting the money somewhere 'safe'(maybe something like us treasury money market fund) that would give me enough returns to match inflation, so that i could then invest that when there is a downturn/correction/recession, without losing any of my buying power.

Just a quick glance, they have carpet ranging from $4 to $6/sf...I'm sure most people here are paying half that at $2/sf or less.Remember, it's always best to just call local contractors if you want accurate pricing...

Quickly learned its completely 2 different areas and I want to be focused on investing, my goal is to get started in buy and hold rental properties to create passive income and financial freedom down the line.

AVR of 3.7M calculated with a very safe 5% vacancy.WHAT DO I OFFER FOR PURCHASE PRICE?

What do you think about having a quick chat over the phone sometime this week or next to get to know each other a bit more? 

Hot area of Atlanta so selling would be pretty quick at 300k  and leasing around 2-2.2k shouldnt be too big of problem even if slow down occurs...whenever that might be.   

You will want to decide what is most important: lower fees, quick processing time, proximity to you.

Plus, I keep all documents that have ever been signed by me or them uploaded using their file system so at any time, either party can access their lease terms or rules and regulations quickly without having to dig in a drawer to find them.I highly recommend for a first time landlord.  

If you can consistently meet with 2-3 people each week, you'll quickly know lots of real estate investors in your community. 

@Logan Freeman Thank you for the quick response.