Canadian Investor looking for Team in Atlanta/Charlotte - Recommendations? Advice? Joint ventures?

[Account Closed]

Hi all, I am a new investor working out of Toronto. I was originally looking to start in Canada, but I have changed directions and am currently looking for long term connections and investments in Georgia and North Carolina/SC. My partner and I are aiming for SF rental properties primarily, but if a good deal shows up then we'd like to do multifamily properties as well. My main focus right now is on buy and hold, but in order to raise capital I am open to rehab/flips as well.

As such, I am looking for real estate agents in the areas surrounding Atlanta and Charlotte who could act as the local partner in our business ventures. I am searching for realtors who could actively send me listings based on our criteria, provide CMAs for good leads, and pretty much act as the on-site partner. I'd like to get many LOI going out and would compensate for your help with each deal that comes through you, and hope to build a long term relationship.

Would anyone in the Atlanta or Charlotte region have good recommendations for friendly agents or brokers?  I am actively searching for good leads and deals through FSBOs myself, so we could even have a referral fee operation going if interested.

[Tom Yung]

@Account Closed

I'm only willing to partner with you if you get to know Atlanta. :-) You really need to come down and get to know the area, the people, the changes, and figure out where in Greater Atlanta you'd be comfortable.

@Rick Baggenstoss gave you the most sincere words for your question. Rick has helped me with many local info.

You got to know the local market. I did my homework after NV into GA & NC market. Both areas are so huge, it is very hard to just saying "Buy & Hold Or flip". Some renters in US are a totally different Clientele than Canada. email@Jay Hinrichs , he has written a ebook for out of town investors & ask for a copy.

I had been in GA market for 3 years now; since I am out of country just like you. I am still scratching the surface of the local market condition.

I was very fortunate to meet few of the BP members in Atlanta. Me & @David Begley JV one deal last summer, He is licensed & have MLS access. He is very knowledge to local market as well.

Property management will be one of the biggest hurdles for most out of state. Pay special attention to this area.

@Azeez K.  has a very interesting site for north Atlanta, check out his site under his signature.

@Andrew Cordle has a very educational rehab site & free info, check him out. Very beautiful work done on many of his projects.

Just wondering if you get your business entity set up yet. IF Not, consult with a cross-border accountant & lawyer; set up first before you purchase your US investment.