Investing in Atlanta

[James Allen]

Hello BP Community,

Can anyone familiar with Atlanta help me determine some of the good areas/zip codes to invest in within the city of Atlanta and bad areas to avoid? I will be visiting in person soon to check out neighborhoods and would greatly appreciate any advice! 

Thanks,

James

[Drew Perkins]

@James Allen.  I grew up on the north side of Atlanta in Dunwoody but have been investing in Dekalb County over the last 5 years.  My business partner, who is still in town, and I have bought up single family homes in Lithonia, Decatur, Stone Mountain, and Ellenwood areas.  We've rented them mainly section 8 which has provided great cashflow and we've seen some great appreciation in the last 24 months.  Also, renting section 8 allows them to rent in a matter of hours instead of weeks.  If you'd like some more information and/or advise if you choose to go in that direction feel free to reach out.

Good luck!