Newbie from Griffin, Georgia (Metro Atlanta area)

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Newbie from Griffin, Georgia (Metro Atlanta area)

Katrina Prather
Real Estate Investor · Griffin, GA · Member since 2014 · 15 posts · 5 votes

Hi! I'm Katrina and obviously new to real estate investing. I never formally introduced myself when I first joined BP last year.

My main profession is in Healthcare IT. I'm starting my REI journey with wholesaling using the yellow letters direct mail campaign. The goal that is at the top of my list is to close my first deal. As we all know, closing that first deal is major! I'm really looking forward to doing so.

If you're in my area, feel free to connect with me.

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Andrew Cordle
Real Estate Consultant · Alpharetta, GA · Member since 2014 · 661 posts · 400 votes
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@Katrina Prather 

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

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  • James Wise
    Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
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    @Katrina Prather 

    welcome to the site.

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  • Pyrrha Rivers
    Investor · Yokosuka, Japan · Member since 2014 · 631 posts · 184 votes
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    Welcome to BP.

    Best wishes on your endeavors.

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  • Dexter M.
    Wholesaler · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2014 · 63 posts · 9 votes
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    Welcome @Katrina Prather to BP. Everything you could possibly wonder about Wholesaling is within the Forums. Just gotta search. I'm new to this as well so Good Luck to you!

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  • Andrew Cordle
    Real Estate Consultant · Alpharetta, GA · Member since 2014 · 661 posts · 400 votes
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    @Katrina Prather 

    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

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  • Paul Timmins
    Specialist · Rockland, MA · Member since 2010 · 7k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Katrina Prather 

    Welcome. Time to build the foundation below.

    Two Great reads, I bought both J. Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook

    Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info. Here you will meet wholesalers who provide deals and all the cash buyers (rehabbers) you will need.

    Couple good reads 

    You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing. Rents can be 2-4 times more. Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

    Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10. Real Estate Rewind Starting over

    http://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/brandonatbp/file/real-estate-rewind-a-biggerpockets-community-book

    Good luck

    Paul

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  • Katrina Prather
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    Real Estate Investor · Griffin, GA · Member since 2014 · 15 posts · 5 votes
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    Thanks so much ! @James Wise @Pyrrha Rivers

    Thank you as well @Dexter Marcus !! Yeah, I see that there is tons of information. It's hard to keep up with all of this good stuff...lol.

    Thanks @Andrew Cordle ! I appreciate the suggestions. I'm definitely a REIA member. Hope to see you as well.

    Thanks again for the welcome everyone!! I appreciate it.

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  • Katrina Prather
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    Real Estate Investor · Griffin, GA · Member since 2014 · 15 posts · 5 votes
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    Thanks @Paul Timmins I will take the time to checkout those suggestions. I appreciate it!

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  • Katrina Prather
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    Real Estate Investor · Griffin, GA · Member since 2014 · 15 posts · 5 votes
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    @Dexter M. 

    Not sure why your names didn't highlight the first time.

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  • Craig H.
    Investor · Statham, GA · Member since 2010 · 75 posts · 26 votes
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    Hi there. I am in Jefferson, GA but have a portfolio in Macon. Let me know if you run across any deals down there, or if you need any tenant filled properties. 

    Craig

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  • Steve Yoo
    Contractor · Hoschton, GA · Member since 2015 · 62 posts · 32 votes
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    welcome and like you but newer a newbie investor 

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  • Dave VisayaPro Member
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    Audio Engineer and Investor · Cebu City, Cebu · Member since 2013 · 7k+ posts · 881 votes
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    Hey @Katrina Prather welcome to the site! it's great to have you!

    BiggerPockets
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  • Frankie Woods
    Investor · Arlington, VA · Member since 2012 · 1k+ posts · 491 votes
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    Welcome to BP!

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  • Ron Escoffery
    Atlanta, GeorgiaI · Member since 2014 · 3 posts · 0 votes
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    Hi! Welcome to the site. I am in Atlanta, new to Bigger Pocket myself but have been in the  real estate business since 1980. 

    Best of Luck.

    Ron

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  • Frankie Woods
    Investor · Arlington, VA · Member since 2012 · 1k+ posts · 491 votes
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    Welcome!

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  • Katrina Prather
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    Real Estate Investor · Griffin, GA · Member since 2014 · 15 posts · 5 votes
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    Hey everyone! @Craig H.   @Steve Yoo @Dave Visaya  @Frankie Woods @Ron Escoffery 

    Thank you all for welcoming me. I really appreciate that you all have taken a second to do so.

    @Craig- Funny thing is ...everybody that I've spoken with already has tenants in their property..lol. Will keep you in mind though.

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