Best way to learn Atlanta (ITP, beltline, or OTP) market?

[Ola Olusoga]

Hi there,

Looking to learn more about the ATL market. I'm fairly new to REI. Been in GA for a few years—my primary residence is in Marietta, GA—and have been toying with the idea of diving into investing in a few properties.

The last few months, I've been researching, and driving around neighborhoods (westend, bankhead, grant park, westside, e.t.c). Almost made a few bad deals, and realized I was being reactive, and need to learn a bit more.

Any recommendations on how to find deals in today market? Where the opportunity in ATL is at the moment? For experienced folks, if you were starting today where you would focus?

Thanks!