Hi, I wanted know are there any places that groups meet to exchange ideas with new comers to the real estate business in the Atlanta area ?

My name is Andres and I am new to both this community as well as to the idea of Real Estate Investing.

I have no idea about any type of property management company in the area. 

I had no idea what I was getting into and have never worked so hard and had so much fun at the same time.

Does anyone have advise or can give me an idea of how long it has taken you all to ramp up a property and get tenants in?

I dont like the following::Busy street, lots of steps, next to commercial or industrial, houses on either side are in very poor condition, very high taxes, certain construction styles and materials, on street parking, being far from transportation or main highways.These ideas above are just a few but the main ones.

Any ideas on how to get started?

@Jared Skov, I like that idea.

I was told by a mortgage broker that because I own 2 homes CMHC won't insure my mortgage meaning I must put at least 20% down.Any ideas if this is correct or how I can get around this?

It's something along the line of $5,000 the first year for the Foundations program, where you get educated on how to invest in a multi-family deal, plus you can come to student events where you can meet the sponsors and build a relationship, which is not only a wise idea when you are investing with someone, it's actually required by SEC regulations.