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All Forum Posts by: Kamuela Haasenritter

Kamuela Haasenritter has started 3 posts and replied 15 times.

Quote from @Jingru Sui:

Wow $1000 cash flow a month. That seems super good. What kind of down payment you plan to put down. Obviously the more you put down the more achievable it can be. But most of my investment property that i put down 25% doesn’t have that much cash flow. If you do find a way to achieve that please share how. 

I think I misunderstood your question. Acquiring BRRRR ready SFH properties and renting to college students is my strategy. I was looking at renting to families when my son at KSU said he was gonna be paying $800 / month for his room in a SFH with 3 other buddies. That's when the light bulb went off and I decided to pursue renting to college students. Listen to the podcast with Bill Syrios on investing in college student rentals. Hope that helps. Let me know what parts of Atlanta most of your real estate business centers around? I am looking for BRRRR properties within Atlanta City limits within 5-10 minutes of GSU, GT and Emory - both MLS and off-market

Quote from @Jingru Sui:

Wow $1000 cash flow a month. That seems super good. What kind of down payment you plan to put down. Obviously the more you put down the more achievable it can be. But most of my investment property that i put down 25% doesn’t have that much cash flow. If you do find a way to achieve that please share how. 


Hi Tina - yes it is a lofty goal but one that I think is attainable with the right size house in the right place. As far as putting money down, I am working on how to get 25% in cash. I figure on a purchase price between 100k-200k with a substantial rehab as I am using the BRRRR strategy. So, if this is realistic, a down payment of $50000. I already have a substantial chunk of that from refinancing my house last year with cash out. But I am trying to piece together the rest of the puzzle of the remaining down payment (possibly HELOC) and then finding a BRRRR ready property (which is in incredibly high demand these days) along with rehab financing.

What parts of Atlanta does most of your real estate business center around? I am looking for BRRRR properties within Atlanta City limits within 5-10 minutes of GSU, GT and Emory - both MLS and off-market. And, although I am completely new to real estate investing, my long-term goal is to have a minimum of 10 of these units purchased, rehabbed, rented and refinanced within the next 5 years. So, I am seeking long-term relationships with investment savvy realtors - hopefully a long-term win win.  Please let me know if you have early access to these types of properties if within City of Atlanta limits and/or if you have any great contacts for general contractors, handymen and mortgage brokers.

Quote from @Tyler Brown:

Basically all of the pertinent landlord/tenant laws you're looking for are going to be set at the state level, which is why you're not finding much.

Thanks to all who have chimed in.  I contacted Cobb County zoning and although the person could not find the exact language he was pretty sure it was limited to 2 unrelated members per SFH. However, city of Kennesaw zoning does not adhere to Cobb County limits. And I just confirmed with them that the unrelated SFH occupancy is only 3 persons. So, I had wanted to start up in Kennesaw as my son goes to KSU and I would offer him free rent in exchange for bringing over his buddies. However, being it is limited to 3 unrelated occupants, then I don't think my goal of cash flowing a minimum of $1000 per unit is easily attainable. Does anyone have any comments? Of course it does come down to the figures - mortgage, insurance, landlord insurance, monthly expenses, vacancy rates (which apparently is very little for college students) and cap ex (did I leave anything out?) - but my gut feeling is I really need about 4 renters to conservatively cash flow $1000. And so, I think I need to shift my focus into acquiring BRRRR ready units in Atlanta where unrelated occupancy rates are apparently much higher. Any comments???


Quote from @Brenden Mitchum:

Hi @Kamuela Haasenritter

You should be good with just the GA tenant/landlord laws. You can find these pretty easily online. These laws don't really relate to the occupancy laws and are set at the state level, as far as I know.

The occupancy law for Fulton and Dekalb County are both 6, I believe. However, the city of Atlanta is higher but also kind of confusing. I've been told it's 10 but don't hold me to that! The best way to find occupancy laws for each city/town is to call the planning/zoning department. They should be able to point you in the right direction. 

Thanks to all who have chimed in.  I contacted Cobb County zoning and although the person could not find the exact language he was pretty sure it was limited to 2 unrelated members per SFH.  However, city of Kennesaw zoning does not adhere to Cobb County limits.  And I just confirmed with Kennesaw zoning that the unrelated SFH occupancy is only 3 persons.  So, I had wanted to start up in Kennesaw as my son goes to KSU and I would offer him free rent in exchange for bringing over his buddies.  However, being it is limited to 3 unrelated occupants, then I don't think my goal of cash flowing a minimum of $1000 per unit is easily attainable.  Does anyone have any comments?  Of course it does come down to the figures - mortgage, insurance, landlord insurance, monthly expenses, vacancy rates (which apparently is very little for college students) and cap ex (did I leave anything out?) - but my gut feeling is I really need about 4 renters to conservatively cash flow $1000.  And so, I think I need to shift my focus into acquiring BRRRR ready units in Atlanta where unrelated occupancy rates are apparently much higher. Any comments???
Quote from @Tyler Brown:

Basically all of the pertinent landlord/tenant laws you're looking for are going to be set at the state level, which is why you're not finding much.

Thank you so much! 
Quote from @Nathan Gesner:

A Google search of "Kennesaw Landlord Tenant Laws" brought up quite a few resources. Examples:

https://www.hud.gov/states/geo...

https://www.dca.ga.gov/node/29...


Thanks but I've already been there and downloaded the Georgia Landlord Tenant Handbook.  Both sites are only about the State of GA and not about Cobb county or the city of Kennesaw.  I've even scoured Cobb County and Kennesaw web sites and called several different Cobb County offices and can't get any kind of direction.  Any other suggestions?

Quote from @Brenden Mitchum:

Hey @Kamuela Haasenritter, welcome to the BP community!

As you've probably noticed, lots of folks do this. However, you should be aware of the risks involved. Obviously, there are higher maintenance costs associated with college housing. But, the risk I'm talking about is with the County. Cobb County has a very strict occupancy law for single family homes: No more than two unrelated adults in a SFR. I believe they limit number of cars in the driveway too. The city of Kennesaw may be different so my first step would be to check with them.

Probably not what you wanted to hear but it's always good to be aware of all risks with any investment so that you can make an educated decision. Please, feel free to reach out anytime if you have any questions or just want to chat!

Definitely not what I wanted to hear but I'd rather find reality out beforehand than afterwards . . . because I will find it out!  I very much appreciate that.  So . . . can you point me in the right direction of where to find landlord/tenant laws for Cobb County and the city of Kennesaw?  I have scoured the internet, called several Cobb county offices and no one can tell me where to go.  But . . . being this is the case then I won't be able to do what I want in Cobb County.  Any possibility you know what the "unrelated SFR" rule is for Fulton, Decatur or Carroll - or where to find that?
Quote from @Audrey X.:

@Kamuela Haasenritter

Hi! I volunteer my dad as a general contractor or handyman for any maintenance or renovations you need. He's a jack of all trades and can do electrical, plumbing, and general carpentry. He lives 10 mins from KSU, off of Bells Ferry Road and Barrett Pkwy. He's currently my go-to person for all of my investment property needs. He is semi-retired so he definitely beats a lot of competition pricing out there with oberheads. Would love to connect you and get you a quote when you're ready.


Thank you very much! I would like to get in touch with him and get more information. I am currently at a roadblock unable to find a BRRRR ready property and so have put my feelers out to a number of wholesalers. Hopefully I can make use of him sooner than later. Please send me his contact info. Thanks again

Hi all - I am new to REI and looking to acquire my first SFH to rent to college students in the Kennesaw area where my son goes to school. I have looked all over the internet and called several Cobb county offices and cannot find any information on the landlord/tenant laws for Cobb county and Kennesaw. I have also reached out to 2 real estate lawyers but have not gotten a call back. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Quote from @Ronald Rohde:

Definitely a good strategy, many of my clients build a 10 unit plus portfolio in college areas. Rent by room, get personal guaranty from the parents.


 That's what I had to do with my son and was gonna do that the students I rent out to.