Another "New to BiggerPockets" in Atlanta/Jonesboro, GA

Another "New to BiggerPockets" in Atlanta/Jonesboro, GA

Investor · Williamson, GA · Member since 2015 · 15 posts · 2 votes

Hi, My name is Franklin Anderson and I am new to BiggerPocket. I am currently working out of Jonesboro, GA. I am one of the owners of M.O. Inc., a commercial interior drywall and acoustical subcontracting company working all over the greater Atlanta, GA area. I am also partners in a small real estate investment company, Ason Enterprises LLC. My Father and I started the company 7 years ago to purchase a multi-tenant owner occupied commercial building. Since then we have only purchased one additional small single family home. I have also built two homes from the ground up - one spec home and my current home in Williamson, GA.

I consider myself new to real estate investing and am eager to grow our portfolio with both single family and multifamily rental properties.  I would also like to use my home building and commercial construction experience to try our hand at flipping a few properties this year.  

We are currently pursuing deals on the South side of Atlanta in Henry, Spalding, Pike, and Fayette counties.  Another area I am very interested in learning about is Walton County, FL along the Gulf Coast (Destin, Pananma City, Etc).  

I have so much to learn and am very excited to have found BiggerPockets.  I love the podcast the forums and the people - everyone seems so willing to help others learn.  Looking forward to making some great connections.

Thank you!

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Ned CareyPro Member
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Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2008 · 17k+ posts · 13k+ votes
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@Franklin Anderson  while you may consider yourself a newbie I am  sure there are plenty of members who would love to have your experience. Welcome to BP

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  • Rental Property Investor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2010 · 804 posts · 230 votes
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    Welcome to BP.

  • Ned CareyPro Member
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    Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2008 · 17k+ posts · 13k+ votes
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    @Franklin Anderson  while you may consider yourself a newbie I am  sure there are plenty of members who would love to have your experience. Welcome to BP

  • Specialist · Rockland, MA · Member since 2010 · 7k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Franklin Anderson 

    Welcome. Atlanta is in the top 10 markets in the US for student housing.

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

    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 all the cash buyers (rehabbers) you will need.

    To find out about an area go to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers. Call 5 ask them what sides of the city they like/dislike and why. Ask what they see them selling for and what expenses are by category. Ask for market occupancy and rents. Ask if they know anything coming up for sale.

    You can also search narpm.org for the RMP (Residential Management Professional) and MPM (Master Property Manager) certified.

    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

  • Real Estate Consultant · Alpharetta, GA · Member since 2014 · 661 posts · 400 votes
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    @Franklin Anderson

    Hello Bigger Pockets newest member!

    I just wanted to take a moment and say hello as I also am an Atlanta-area investor. I live on the north-end of Atlanta but do most of my investing inside the city-perimeter. There are a couple good REIA's here in Atlanta that I would recommend you consider joining if you are not already a member. There are also some really good Atlanta-area investors on Bigger Pockets.

    Here are a few tips for Bigger Pockets so you can get the most out of it:

    Be sure to set up “keywords" for whatever type of investing you’re interested in with "Atlanta” obviously being the primary keyword.


    Secondly, I try to read at least a blog per day, as well as listen to one podcast per week.


    Lastly, try to get involved in the Bigger Pockets community. Don't be timid - share advice and ask questions!

    Good luck. I hope to see you around Bigger Pockets as well as in the Atlanta-area market. I’m here if you have any questions!

    Professional regards -

    Andrew

  • Real Estate Investor · Cypress, CA · Member since 2013 · 877 posts · 94 votes
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    @Franklin Anderson welcome to BP.

  • Investor · Jackson, GA · Member since 2011 · 228 posts · 126 votes
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    Welcome to BP from Butts County! 

  • Damir KamberPro Member
    Investor · Roswell, GA · Member since 2014 · 234 posts · 97 votes
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    Welcome Franklin,

    Your positive attitude and willingness to learn will help you reach heights. Looking forward to learning from your deals as well as sharing my own experiences.

    Damir 

  • Investor · Williamson, GA · Member since 2015 · 15 posts · 2 votes
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    Thanks to all of you for the warm welcome!  I am pretty amazed at the community of like minded people so willing to help each other succeed.  Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

  • Investor · Austell, GA · Member since 2014 · 101 posts · 21 votes
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    Hello & welcome to BP!!

  • Investor · Williamson, GA · Member since 2015 · 15 posts · 2 votes
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    Thanks Todd!  Let me know if you come up with any good deals to wholesale in our area. Looking to flip a few this year. 

  • Investor · Jonesboro, GA · Member since 2015 · 86 posts · 18 votes
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    Welcome to BP neighbor!

  • Investor · Williamson, GA · Member since 2015 · 15 posts · 2 votes
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    Thanks Marlene!

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