What little I know about the ITP (inside the perimeter, I-285) the upper middle class areas are doing well.

I live on the north-end of Atlanta but do most of my investing inside the city-perimeter.

The low income areas are mostly along the perimeter of downtown. 

May or may not need a full perimeter of inside tile.IF that isnt enough no other option but put tile around outside. 

I am completely and utterly un-researched in this area, and only know from Bigger Pockets posts and Marketplace radio pieces what the official word is, BUT -- I look around the IP - "inside-the-perimeter" area of Atlanta at all the ginormous apartment complexes going up, 4 within a square mile of the Decatur town square alone -- and I think I'll stick with the fringe area SFRs with yards, and allow pets. 

My preference would be to continue renting if he would ever have to leave but would also like to have an exit strategy to sell if necessary.Current areas considered would be within striking distance of the Perimeter mall area, i.e.

To my knowledge VA was a whole lot more strict than FHA, and would deny a loan for a missing nail in a perimeter fence.How did this deal turn out?

French Drain around the perimeter from the highest point to a lower point past the house.  

I live on the north-end of Atlanta but do most of my investing inside the city-perimeter.

I live on the north-end of Atlanta but do most of my investing inside the city-perimeter.