For instance, here is an article about the problems in the area:http://recode.net/2014/10/01/the-downtown-project-...

Welcome @Mimi R.You are currently in a great market which is only looking to grow in the next 5-10 years.

What are some difficulties to grow your rental property portfolio?

I plan to use real estate as some passive income to start and grow from there.

I have heard many instances where they get here and do not like something about an area etc. or find out a tax consequence they didn't know of and the deal falls apart.Most investors like the warm belt states for investment and growth.

I agree that the appraisal would help a lot in this instance. 

This makes it hard to continue to grow.

For instance, what does the roof look like?  

What I'm really trying to do here is inspire the people out there that think they can't get started or grow their business due to lack of money.Happy InvestingDerek Dombeck

For instance, say you stay in ATL, invest locally, and net an additional $5k annually but if you could move and take a higher paying job that nets you $10k annually, then I'd seriously consider moving.