And MFR isn't likely to cash flow anywhere around Atlanta (except maybe the super-ghetto but like dangerous ghetto levels).

Tiling my bathroom this weekend :) As far as areas in Claremont to stay away from, I avoid downtown, except right on Broad street.

I found out job shadowing, interviewing others, and conducting market surveys in person were far more valuable tools than any of my beloved books (except maybe for the rent roll book).

Apart from falling under one of the very specific exceptions (e.g., relocating for a job, your family grew too large and your current property cannot accommodate it, etc.), I'm not aware of any "exit strategy" that would allow you to obtain an additional FHA loan apart from selling the property or refinancing into a conventional mortgage.

Pretty much everything looks good except property taxes.  

There are certainly exceptions, and those individuals are worth their weight in gold.  

If the credit scores are the problem give exceptions and look at the report not just the score.  

I have almost all the books there - with the exception of the book on flipping houses - love their content!  

It went well, except for the fact that I was not getting enough rent to cover the mortgages!

Not so much.... unless you're exceptionally good at multi-tasking and can negotiate with buyers / sellers / investors, etc. while doing demo, framing out walls, putting up drywall, painting, etc.You should also consider your own skills, licensure, etc. versus professionals in the skilled trades and other occupations (attorneys, accountants, property managers, etc.).My $0.02...