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All Forum Posts by: Nicholas LaGatta

Nicholas LaGatta has started 28 posts and replied 211 times.

Post: Who and how to combine tax parcels in Dekalb County for a DSCR

Nicholas LaGattaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 226
  • Votes 143

I have a property in Dekalb that was split into 2 tax parcels (main house and carriage house) or has possibly always been that way. I am looking to refinance, but I'm getting issues with potentially needing 2 separate loans. With the carriage house parcel, I'm getting an issue because the carriage house is only around 550 square feet and too small to qualify for my usual DSCR lender's standards.

My questions are the following: (1) What type of professional can facilitate the process of combining these parcels, including dealing with the survey, the city/county, etc.?  (2) Would this type of action likely to be successful given that we're currently legal non-conforming use, but not proposing any changes or improvements?  (3)  If combining the tax parcels is not practical, is there a specific lender than can refinance the 2 parcels under 1 loan, given legal non-conforming use?  

(Thank you in advance for not referring me to an REIA)

Post: REI on Tap, Atlanta Real Estate Meetup

Nicholas LaGattaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 226
  • Votes 143

If Darius is going, I'll definitely be there.  Thanks for putting this event out there!

Post: Looking to connect with agents in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Atlanta

Nicholas LaGattaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 226
  • Votes 143

Hi, Kristina.  I'm an agent in Atlanta.  I help investors source flips and rental properties.  I'm always happy to help investors in this market, whether you're working with me or not.  Feel free to contact me directly. 

Post: Looking for an investor friendly contractor in the Atlanta area

Nicholas LaGattaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 226
  • Votes 143

James McConnell

General Manager

ProServe Home Solutions

https://proservehomesolutions.com/


These guys are great and are set up specifically to work with the needs of investors.  

Post: New RE investor in Atlanta area

Nicholas LaGattaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 226
  • Votes 143

Welcome to BP, Ahmad!  These forums are a wealth of local market knowledge and expertise.  

Post: Any East Point zoning experts? (Atlanta, Georgia)

Nicholas LaGattaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 226
  • Votes 143

@Joel O. Below are some contacts from my archives that may be able to help or at least refer you to someone:

[Name] Ducket Design Group, East Point Architect

[Mobile] (404) 592-4539

[Name] Randall, East Point, Architect

[Mobile] (770) 356-7752

Post: Atlanta / Sandy Springs General Contractor Recommendations?

Nicholas LaGattaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 226
  • Votes 143

@Chris Eversole Following. I'm also looking for Investor-friendly GCs, handymen, and trades in these areas.

Post: Who’s investing in Macon, Georgia?

Nicholas LaGattaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 226
  • Votes 143

@Shannon Smith I'm an experienced Atlanta based housing provider. I'm closing on my first Macon rental next week. Can you recommend a good property manager? Do you have any more insight on the tax auction process? I'm thinking that's the best way to grow my portfolio in Macon. I'd really appreciate the opportunity to speak to you about your experience, sending you a DM now.

Post: Meet some great new people who are passionate about investing.

Nicholas LaGattaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 226
  • Votes 143

@Kevin Stearns. Welcome to Atlanta! I've been BRRRR investing in Atlanta since 2014 and now I'm an investment property broker. I'm starting to get a small group of people going as a real estate social meetup in southwest Atlanta. I'm always happy to meet up or jump on a call to network or share my experiences and resources. PM me for my cell!

Post: The real estate market in Atlanta remains on a roll!

Nicholas LaGattaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 226
  • Votes 143

@Felipa Manaiza. Great information, Felipe. Real estate is local by it's very nature. I don't care what the so-called national market does because I only invest in the Atlanta metro area.

As I bluntly like to state, this is not objectively the nicest city or state to live in, but the value for what you get is unparalleled. If you make a habit of seeking out undervalued assets and arbitrage angles, you'll have the chops to be a successful investor.