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New to Real Estate · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2021 · 2 posts · 0 votes

Hi, I have been doing research into house flipping on and off for years. I just relocated to the Atlanta area and I would like to attend some REI meetings or possibly find a mentor with intentions of preparing myself to flip a house of my own. I have money to bring to the table once I am ready to find a hard money or private lender. I would just like to have some real life experiences before hand through a mentor and possibly find a partner through attending meet ups.

I currently have PM experience, with my most recent being remodel construction of commercial spaces 200,00+sqft. I do not get much experience in the construction aspect of my current work as I am a female and it seems the males get to have all of the meetings and interactions with the GCs. I mostly keep track of ordering, staffing, progress, builds/moves of fixtures inside the building and paperwork but I do have an understanding of phasing and timelines if any of that is useful.

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Atlanta, GA · Member since 2018 · 93 posts · 33 votes
8mo

Hi Aaliyah,  I'm part of a not-for-profit group, called GAREIA and I also run a few investor meetings.  Feel free to reach out if you'd like to learn more;  we've got a meeting coming up this Friday.  I would advise caution if you're paying for Mentorship; there are enough free or cheaper (less $500/year) resources that can benefit you before you start shelling out thousands to a "Guru".

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  • Jaycee GreenePro Member
    Real Estate Consultant · St. Louis MSA · Member since 2024 · 3k+ posts · 726 votes
    8mo
    Quote from @Aaliyah Asante:

    Hi, I have been doing research into house flipping on and off for years. I just relocated to the Atlanta area and I would like to attend some REI meetings or possibly find a mentor with intentions of preparing myself to flip a house of my own. I have money to bring to the table once I am ready to find a hard money or private lender. I would just like to have some real life experiences before hand through a mentor and possibly find a partner through attending meet ups.

    I currently have PM experience, with my most recent being remodel construction of commercial spaces 200,00+sqft. I do not get much experience in the construction aspect of my current work as I am a female and it seems the males get to have all of the meetings and interactions with the GCs. I mostly keep track of ordering, staffing, progress, builds/moves of fixtures inside the building and paperwork but I do have an understanding of phasing and timelines if any of that is useful.

    Hi @Aaliyah Asante, welcome to the BP Forum! I assume you're looking to flip SF homes? Do you have a "buy box" yet? What is your expected price range? How much rehab will you be comfortable with? Where in ATL are you looking, near the airport?

  • Greg KurznerBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2016 · 200 posts · 75 votes
    8mo

    @Aaliyah Asante  I would be happy to have a call with you and possibly help you on the mentor side of things.  Reach out if you would like.

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  • Atlanta, GA · Member since 2018 · 93 posts · 33 votes
    8mo

    Hi Aaliyah,  I'm part of a not-for-profit group, called GAREIA and I also run a few investor meetings.  Feel free to reach out if you'd like to learn more;  we've got a meeting coming up this Friday.  I would advise caution if you're paying for Mentorship; there are enough free or cheaper (less $500/year) resources that can benefit you before you start shelling out thousands to a "Guru".

  • New to Real Estate · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2021 · 2 posts · 0 votes
    7mo

    Thank you for this information, I will be messaging you!

  • Stephen QuesinberryBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Cumming, GA · Member since 2016 · 226 posts · 157 votes
    7mo

    Hi Aaliyah, 

    I’d recommend checking out Meetup.com — there are plenty of good local networking options out there.

    When it comes to mentorship, I’ve always found it much easier to attract the right mentors once you’re actively taking action. People with real experience and limited time tend to invest in those who are actually executing, following through, and applying advice. It’s hard to build a meaningful, non-paid mentorship relationship without some level of momentum already in place.

    There are also plenty of paid mentorship groups, which can be helpful, especially if your time is limited and you value structure. Just be selective, do your homework, understand what’s actually being offered, and try to speak with someone who’s already in the program before committing.

    In the meantime, focusing on taking small, consistent action and building relationships locally usually opens the right doors over time.

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