Starting out in Atlanta

[Billy Mehlinger]

Hey BP! I am a beginner investor in the Atlanta area and I am trying to find the best place to start investing in small multi-family dwellings (duplex/triplex). I saw that Mercedes was planning on moving their factory from New Jersey to Sandy Springs, GA and was wondering if anyone has thoughts on whether or not that may bring a good opportunity for real estate investors.

[Andrew Cordle]

@Billy Mehlinger

Hello Bigger Pockets newest member!

I just wanted to take a moment and say hello as I also am an Atlanta-area investor. I live on the north-end of Atlanta but do most of my investing inside the city-perimeter. There are a couple good REIA's here in Atlanta that I would recommend you consider joining if you are not already a member. There are also some really good Atlanta-area investors on Bigger Pockets.

Here are a few tips for Bigger Pockets so you can get the most out of it:

Be sure to set up “keywords" for whatever type of investing you’re interested in with "Atlanta” obviously being the primary keyword.

Secondly, I try to read at least a blog per day, as well as listen to one podcast per week.

Lastly, try to get involved in the Bigger Pockets community. Don't be timid - share advice and ask questions!

Good luck. I hope to see you around Bigger Pockets as well as in the Atlanta-area market. I’m here if you have any questions!

Professional regards -

Andrew