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Courtney Brinkley
Member since 2021 · 13 posts · 8 votes

Hi, I'm Courtney I have posted here a few months ago, but wasn't sure if I was ready to proceed. I have done some wholesaling a few years ago so I am knowledgeable with Real Estate. I am looking for an experienced investor here in Atlanta that wouldn't mind me learning alongside of them doing flips/ buy and holds. Please let me know if anyone is interested. My goals are to do a few flips and then buy and hold multifamily units.

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Arman AhmedPro Member
Real Estate Agent · Columbus Cleveland Dayton, OH · Member since 2024 · 2k+ posts · 951 votes
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Quote from @Courtney Brinkley:

Hi, I'm Courtney I have posted here a few months ago, but wasn't sure if I was ready to proceed. I have done some wholesaling a few years ago so I am knowledgeable with Real Estate. I am looking for an experienced investor here in Atlanta that wouldn't mind me learning alongside of them doing flips/ buy and holds. Please let me know if anyone is interested. My goals are to do a few flips and then buy and hold multifamily units.


You already have a strong base if you’ve done wholesaling before, flips and buy-and-holds are really just deeper execution with more capital involved. In Atlanta, mentorship opportunities usually come from either JV-style partnerships or working directly with active operators on deals, so you can see the full process end to end. One thing I’d also suggest is staying open to out-of-state exposure, because a lot of newer investors end up comparing what they’re seeing locally with Midwest markets, where flips and small multifamily can sometimes offer cleaner numbers and more repeatable deal flow. The key is getting around active dealmakers, not just theory, so you can build reps quickly and learn how real projects actually move.
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  • Stephen QuesinberryBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Cumming, GA · Member since 2016 · 226 posts · 157 votes
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    Courtney, good to see you jumping back in.

    I’ll give you a candid take that might help. Most experienced investors are pretty busy, so it’s tough for them to carve out time to teach from scratch without a clear benefit on their end.

    Where I’ve seen this work well is when someone finds a way to add value first. That could be helping source deals, analyzing properties, assisting with outreach, coordinating vendors, or taking things off their plate. When you’re contributing in a real way, it naturally creates opportunities to learn alongside them.

    You already have some wholesaling background, which is a great start. I’d lean into that and think about how you can plug into someone’s business rather than just asking to learn.

    If you stay consistent and show you can execute, those relationships tend to form pretty naturally.

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  • Courtney Brinkley
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    Member since 2021 · 13 posts · 8 votes
    5mo

    Hey Stephen,

    Yes, I am aware and sure that once I find someone and speak with them, we can discuss what that looks like for us both. My intentions are to learn/partner and also add value. That's why I mentioned I have experience as well. Thank you for the insight!

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  • Arman AhmedPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus Cleveland Dayton, OH · Member since 2024 · 2k+ posts · 951 votes
    5mo
    Quote from @Courtney Brinkley:

    Hi, I'm Courtney I have posted here a few months ago, but wasn't sure if I was ready to proceed. I have done some wholesaling a few years ago so I am knowledgeable with Real Estate. I am looking for an experienced investor here in Atlanta that wouldn't mind me learning alongside of them doing flips/ buy and holds. Please let me know if anyone is interested. My goals are to do a few flips and then buy and hold multifamily units.


    You already have a strong base if you’ve done wholesaling before, flips and buy-and-holds are really just deeper execution with more capital involved. In Atlanta, mentorship opportunities usually come from either JV-style partnerships or working directly with active operators on deals, so you can see the full process end to end. One thing I’d also suggest is staying open to out-of-state exposure, because a lot of newer investors end up comparing what they’re seeing locally with Midwest markets, where flips and small multifamily can sometimes offer cleaner numbers and more repeatable deal flow. The key is getting around active dealmakers, not just theory, so you can build reps quickly and learn how real projects actually move.
    [email protected]614-418-6081
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    • Courtney Brinkley
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      Member since 2021 · 13 posts · 8 votes
      5mo
      Quote from @Arman Ahmed:
      Quote from @Courtney Brinkley:

      Hi, I'm Courtney I have posted here a few months ago, but wasn't sure if I was ready to proceed. I have done some wholesaling a few years ago so I am knowledgeable with Real Estate. I am looking for an experienced investor here in Atlanta that wouldn't mind me learning alongside of them doing flips/ buy and holds. Please let me know if anyone is interested. My goals are to do a few flips and then buy and hold multifamily units.


      You already have a strong base if you’ve done wholesaling before, flips and buy-and-holds are really just deeper execution with more capital involved. In Atlanta, mentorship opportunities usually come from either JV-style partnerships or working directly with active operators on deals, so you can see the full process end to end. One thing I’d also suggest is staying open to out-of-state exposure, because a lot of newer investors end up comparing what they’re seeing locally with Midwest markets, where flips and small multifamily can sometimes offer cleaner numbers and more repeatable deal flow. The key is getting around active dealmakers, not just theory, so you can build reps quickly and learn how real projects actually move.

       I agree, I am definitely actively looking for partners. Hope it all works out sooner than later. I have found that the Midwest have good deals as well, places like Ohio and Kansas to name a couple. Thank you for giving me insight

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  • Caleb Brown
    Real Estate Agent · Kansas City · Member since 2018 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    5mo

    I'd attend any local meet ups and start building those relationships. House hacking is also a good way to get your foot in the door

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  • Bill HamptonBusiness Member
    Accredited Investment Fiduciary, AIF®, Financial Planner, Tax Strategist, Real Estate Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2012 · 2k+ posts · 978 votes
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    @Courtney Brinkley

    Check out the Georgia Real Estate Investors Association, gareia dot com, for local networking and education. 

    Good luck investing. 

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  • Jimmy LieuBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2019 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    5mo
    Quote from @Courtney Brinkley:

    Hi, I'm Courtney I have posted here a few months ago, but wasn't sure if I was ready to proceed. I have done some wholesaling a few years ago so I am knowledgeable with Real Estate. I am looking for an experienced investor here in Atlanta that wouldn't mind me learning alongside of them doing flips/ buy and holds. Please let me know if anyone is interested. My goals are to do a few flips and then buy and hold multifamily units.

    Hey Courtney, welcome back to BP, sounds like you’ve already got a solid base with your wholesaling background and just need the right environment to keep building. Finding someone to learn alongside is definitely possible, but it usually comes down to getting in the same rooms consistently, so local meetups, investor groups, and even smaller networking events tend to work better than just posting and waiting for someone to reach out. A lot of experienced investors are open to helping, but they’re usually looking for people who show up often, add value where they can, and stay consistent over time, even if it’s just helping with small things like deal analysis, property visits, or contractor coordination. You might also consider partnering on a smaller deal or even shadowing a project informally before jumping into anything bigger, just to build trust on both sides. Since you’re aiming for flips first and then moving into multifamily holds, it’s a great idea to focus on learning the full process from acquisition to exit so you can avoid some of the common mistakes people make early on. Stay patient with it, keep putting yourself around active investors, and those relationships usually form more naturally than forcing it online.
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  • Omega Smith
    Member since 2024 · 14 posts · 5 votes
    5mo

    Hi Courtney,

    Congrats on your journey. I do live in the Atlanta, and I have been investing for several years now in the northwest doing flips and buy and holds remotely. Although I know it's not your direct market, I am willing to have a discussion to talk further about my experiences if you're open. 

    Thanks

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