I started with tax deed auctions that Ted Thomas taught, but that market seems to be flooded to the point where consistent income seems impossible, or at least a struggle. 

For me, $800/mo means a NET take-home pay of $30k, pre tax and benefits, that is likely a $50k salary.  

You’d have to buy a new $400k or more expensive property and put $150k or more down in cash to avoid taxes.

While the initial cost and taxes are less than in CA and more landlord-friendly in NV it's not quite as cheap as the Midwest.I'd pick the simplest strategy first.

No state income tax, landlord friendly, and tech job growth. 

This is based on the new government FHA insurance https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/hud_no_23_041- $650 property tax monthly- $400 home insurance (not sure if this is accurate from zillow)Other:Utilities: $500/month?

.* Strategy 2: Rental properties for the tax benefits as well as extra income. 

First, make it official – register your business, get a tax ID, and think about getting insurance.

It's a landlord-friendly state, low property taxes, and is getting massive tech job growth from Tesla, Apple, Google, and the like.

We have never hired CPA before (we always used Turb*Tax, but i think it's time), so bear with me for I have a very elementary question....Should I look for CPA in GA or the state we are residing?