New in Atlanta

[Sheree H.]

Hi guys and gals! Looks like there's a lot of us starting out in Atlanta. Is there too many of us here? Do I need to move to have a chance at succeeding? :D

I found BP when I was researching a guru I'd ALREADY PURCHASED from. Stupid, I know. But I found a few threads here and started reading... one thread led to another... and then after listening to the terrific podcasts, where honest people were sharing things without asking for money or selling anything, I decided I just needed to be a member. :D

Anyway, I've been reading and studying RE investing off and on for years but never doing anything. Last year, my husband decided to start medical school and I had baby #3, and I realized my job (web development and internet marketing) wasn't going to be enough to pay for medical school and three kids. Plus I'm tired of working for someone else's vacations and dream cars (the brother-boss bought an M3 last year, and just received his Tesla S two weeks ago).

I have my plan on my profile. Basically I want to start off buying foreclosure properties "subject to," and fixing then selling them, until I have enough to start buying rental properties. Please, anybody, look at it and tell me if it's do-able. I love criticism. and I am DETERMINED to make this work.

Current questions I have:
-WOuld it be wise to hire an attorney to write up the contracts and legal stuff before I start making calls?
-What is the best place to find a mentor in this area of RE investing?
-Would love any tips from women who have < 6 month-old babies!

Thanks! I'm excited to be here!

Sheree from Atlanta