Think about a few things when considering investing in upcoming cities 1) Current or future infrastructure projects 2) population shifts over the past 3-5 years and projected population increase/decreases 3) research the area on municipal websites, blogs etc see what people are saying about the area and what local governments plans are.

I'd appreciate recommendations for a project manager or contractor in the Atlanta area.

I imagine your credit score will be better paying off one and move to the next project.

(a) “Common Area Operating Expenses” are defined, for purposes of this Lease, as all costs incurred by Lessor relating to the ownership and operation of the Project, including, but not limited to, the following:(i) The operation, repair and maintenance, in neat, clean, good order and condition of the following:(aa) The Common Areas and Common Area improvements, including parking areas, loading and unloading areas, trash areas, roadways, parkways, walkways, driveways, landscaped areas, bumpers, irrigation systems, Common Area lighting facilities, fences and gates, elevators, roofs, and roof drainage systems.

This was required because the project involves an addition and we will need the survey for the town's building department.  

I've also worked with lenders that don't mind reviewing a deal before you put it under contract to give you a preapproval for that project.

I just completed my first fix and flip project (closed) in Bellwood, Illinois.

Infill projects are big right now.

Like you said, it's working for someone so I'll be curious to hear some others input.My thoughts exactly - the $800 / m is not net as you have to figure in the dues - which can be a major hastle .One other factor is if 50% is rented  and / or more than 10% controlled by 1 entity - owner then this project will not qualify for FHA/VA financing which is key in condo market.

To make money as a real-estate attorney, they would either need to: (1) focus on larger projects; or (2) do a lot of cookie-cutter transactions.