Newbie investor in Atlanta Georgia!

[Ben Hendricks]

Hello BP community! Just wanted to introduce myself and say I'm excited to get plugged in here! I am a IT professional by day(mix of software development, project manager, and systems analyst), and wannabe handyman/REI/builder by night! I'm just south of Atlanta in Fayetteville and am hoping to buy my first singal family rental property this year. I've been watching lots of properties, listening to lots of BP podcasts, reading lots of books, and following a lot of real estate investment news for a few years now. My initial goal is to own 5 cash flowing rental properties and be 100% debt free on my primary home. I'm mainly interested in fixer-upper's to buy/rehab for long term rental income. From there I'll evaluate options on where to go next! Looking forward to making connections and learning from you all!

[Marc Brenner]

Welcome to Bigger Pockets @Ben Hendricks! That sounds like a solid plan. My advice is to get all your ducks in a row and be able to move fast in a market like this. Please reach out if you need an opinion on something. Best of luck! -Marc