Newbie from Atlanta, Ga

[Kiya Smith]

Hello all, I am a newbie that currently resides in Atlanta. I have been introduced to the investing world by my step mother and friend. I have read the book the one minute millionaire (the enlighten way to wealth) and other books on real estate and I am so excited about starting. I am looking for a mentor or somebody to help me on my journey becoming a real estate investor. I am 22 years young I hold a job in the automotive business (check profile) being the crm (customers relations manager) so I network with about 80+ people a day. I am very people oriented and am a great communicator, I can't want to network with the great people on bigger pockets!

[Gerald Harris]

Welcome To Bigger Pockets

I am actually in the process of moving to Atlanta to be with my fiance.   

Continue to soak up all the information from this site, there is so much information on here.   Post any questions you may have.   Here is a link i created to help new investors get started.    There are alot of links for contracts and other things.   

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/1362...

Have a great day

[David T.]

Kiya, welcome to BP, it's an awesome resource even for us old guys. Your best bet is to read through as much as you can and listen to the blogs - very useful. Immerse yourself for a few months until you can relax around the terminology and get to know some people. You're making a real smart move and you have plenty of time.

The very best of luck with it.

[Paul Timmins]

@Kiya Smith 

Welcome. Atlanta is the top market in the country for student housing. Fill in the foundation below.

Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.

Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. And you get the benefit of having over 70 past ones to catch up on.

Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info. Here you will meet wholesalers who provide deals and rehabbers.

Two Great reads, I bought both J. Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook

Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing. Rents can be 2-4 times more. Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10. Real Estate Rewind Starting over

http://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/brandonatbp/file/real-estate-rewind-a-biggerpockets-community-book

Good Luck

Paul

[Adam D.]

Kiya,

Welcome!

As a people person who likes connecting and networking then I think you will have great success.

I'm semi-new to atlanta and new to flipping so I'm not quite mentor material. However I am always interested in partnering with other new investors to share information, insights and energy.

Let me know if you need anything

Adam

[Kiya Smith]

Originally posted by @Gerald Harris:

Welcome To Bigger Pockets

I am actually in the process of moving to Atlanta to be with my fiance.   

Continue to soak up all the information from this site, there is so much information on here.   Post any questions you may have.   Here is a link i created to help new investors get started.    There are alot of links for contracts and other things.   

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/1362...

Have a great day

Thank you lots Gerald, I am on vacation in Orlando right now and will be taking this time to learn lots from this site!!  I will take a look at your link as I feel it will be a helpful resource. Keep in touch 

[Kiya Smith]

Originally posted by @Paul Timmins:

@Kiya Smith 

Welcome. Atlanta is the top market in the country for student housing. Fill in the foundation below.

Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.

Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. And you get the benefit of having over 70 past ones to catch up on.

Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info. Here you will meet wholesalers who provide deals and rehabbers.

Two Great reads, I bought both J. Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook

Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing. Rents can be 2-4 times more. Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10. Real Estate Rewind Starting over

http://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/brandonatbp/file/real-estate-rewind-a-biggerpockets-community-book

Good Luck

Paul

Thank you so much Paul you are extremely helpful and I am grateful for the information ABOVE, I see you are in Boston I am from there! Do you have experience in student housing?   

[Kiya Smith]

Originally posted by @Adam D.:

Kiya,

Welcome!

As a people person who likes connecting and networking then I think you will have great success.

I'm semi-new to atlanta and new to flipping so I'm not quite mentor material. However I am always interested in partnering with other new investors to share information, insights and energy.

Let me know if you need anything

Adam

Hello Adam! Thank you and I am very open to partnering with investors. Flipping is something that I am interested in getting into also but have almost no knowledge in, but HEY that's what bigger pockets is here for =)

[Rick Baggenstoss]

Welcome to BP, @Kiya Smith .  You've found a great place to learn.   

[Account Closed]

@Kiya Smith 

You are moving to one of favorite markets! You are on the right track with education. I created a list of books that have inspired me. Feel free to download, and enjoy!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4342p58835rvsit/My%20Personal%20List%20of%20Books%20VA.pdf

Best of luck.

[Brandon Turner]

Hey @Kiya Smith welcome to the site! It's great to have you!

[Delon Hall]

Hey I just wanted to check-in on this post.

How is your year after going @Kiya Smith?