House hack in Atlanta NW

[Ingrid Pinilla]

Hi BP community! I am looking to house hack in the NW Atlanta area. I'm mainly looking more into Dallas/Hiram area. Does anyone know any real estate agents or wholesalers that are familiar with the area? Also, would anyone recommend or know where I can look for hard money or private lenders? I qualify for a conventional loan. However, usually the banks take about a month or so to close. I was hoping to find a way to be ready when I come across a deal with a seller. From what I've been researching and reading on BP, in this seller's market, the best deals are made with no financial contingency since it's more attractive to the seller. I would definitely compare all options to see which would be the best route to take. My goal is to eventually buy and hold properties. Any recommendations or advise would be highly appreciated, thank you in advance!