We had coffee and after about an hour he said "you find them, I will fund them and we can split 50-50."

That's where I do most of my shopping and dining.You nailed it with Belmont.  

Once I return to Georgia I'll be shopping around for no money down deals in the Douglasville area and venture off into different parts of Atlanta.

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome, the guidance/tips, and the invitations to get together and connect over a coffee of beer in the future.  

Hello,My name is Chris Meek and I'm 30yrs old. I'm a kiwi who currently lives and teaches in the UAE and is married to a Brit. Im completely new to property investment and my wife and I see it as our retirement plan f...

Maybe I can buy you a coffee here sometime!

I suggest shopping around with local small banks, but if that doesn't come up with anything check out sebonic financial.  

Just the other day a well respected investor in my area offered me a job as his assitant after I took him out for coffee.

If you're currently shopping around for an investment property for your SDIRA, it's better to open & fund sooner rather than later so you can be ready to make a move when you find the right property.

You cannot touch the funds so the proceeds from the sale are escrowed with your qualified intermediary who is involved in the closing while you shop for your replacement property.