All Forum Posts by: Jessica Freesia

Wow.  You are trying so hard to do it right and it sounds so overly complicated.  I've been looking in that area myself so I'm reading along to learn a bit.  Good luck on your project!

@Michaela G. - What a hassle!  I read what was posted above.  Do you know where the "larva habitat" is?  If you need to target the larvae, I wonder if the Fleabusters product would work?   It targets the babies and dries them up which breaks the life cycle.  It is quite effective for fleas, and I've used it even with my kids in the house.  You can't smell it or see it once applied. Works in a couple of days. all fleas GONE.  

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@Moncy, good luck.  I am dreading the first time I have to deal with that.  

@Matthew, about how much does a service like that run?  Thank you

Thank you, @David Cox.  I'll reach out to you soon. 

Hi,  I could use some recommendations for RE agents on the far North side of Atlanta, Forsyth and Cherokee Counties.  Has anyone worked with an agent that knows her/his stuff up that way?  Someone that focuses on that area instead of dabbling in it?  Thanks

Hi @Account Closed,  I'm a newbie here myself.  I am looking to buy my first property in the next month or two.  Part of me is nervous (best to be if you want to be careful with your money!), but the rest of me is determined to study hard then PULL THE TRIGGER.  Fake it till you make it.  Here's some things that have helped me.  

I asked for recommendations for hard money people on he boards here and got (easily) pre-approved with LendingHome. I don't know that I will be using hard money yet, but it's good to have it lined up. I had problems with the others that were recommended to me because I don't have an LLC. I also got pre-approved for a conventional loan so that when I submit offers I have a letter to attach to the offer. I used the guy my realtor suggested. Make sure it is a lender that is accustomed to working with an investor.

I also made a list of all the possible ways to look for deals and what I know about each.  There's a good webinar about how to find off-market deals in the pro-replay room that formed the basis of the list, so go look for it, then add to it as you learn of more.  I plan on learning about each on in detail over the coming weeks to decide which will work best for me.

You definitely need a good realtor with experience investing him/herself to help you with this process. So if you don't have one, get one! They are the ones to trust on negotiating price. Pay them to do it so you don't have to, and you'll feel less nervous about leaving money on the table. I am finding deals on the MLS but they are definitely few and far between. But as I haven't offered on any yet, I can't speak to that part. I can see using long DOM or expired listings as a valid way to use the MLS effectively to get a good deal.

I think you and your wife need to agree what criteria and farm area works for you, and then make offers.  If you can very specifically agree on what works and what does not, and put it in writing, it might eliminate some of the nail biting you seem to be experiencing already.  

Lastly, I've heard that the biggest thing is just to jump in when you find a good deal, and don't wait any longer.  

Hope that helps some.  Good luck!  

Hi @Chris Cravey!  I'm on the north side, too, and just starting my adventure.  I've wanted to start/buy on the north side of town, but I'm finding it just isn't in my budget.  I need to go where the numbers make sense, not just where is convenient.  I don't know what your budget is, but for my (lower end) budget, it seems like getting a "1%" deal or slightly more is doing good for the Atlanta area.  If you already own a property on the north side, you'll just need to find another one to live in, which actually seems like it might be easier.  You can just move as you find something.  

Hi, @BJ Gadway!  I've been looking in Canton and Woodstock some, too.  They are booming compared to when I lived in Cobb County 20 years ago!  

Welcome and good luck to you both.  

Interesting that you mentioned Sandy Springs, @Carlito King.  I've always thought that would be a great place to get into, but all I found (with very little searching obviously!) is a lot of small condos or stuff WAY to expensive for my tastes.  What kinds of properties are you finding there?  

Wow, thanks to both Christophers for the perspective.  It is very helpful.  

@Kelly Bellini - Great job on your first property!  I liked reading your story because it is what I want to start soon as well.  

I've been looking at properties in south Atlanta that are near the TV/movies places.  I wondered if that was a legit draw to the area or something that agents put in listings to entice people to the area.  Since you are in the industry you might have perspective on that?  

Wow, all cash and all DIY.  Way to go!