New to BP - Rehabber from Woodstock, GA

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New to BP - Rehabber from Woodstock, GA

Chris Holt
Investor · Woodstock, GA · Member since 2014 · 11 posts · 1 vote

Hey BP!

My name’s Chris.I’m a long-time reader of Bigger Pockets but I’m just now joining the forums.

I run a real estate investment company in Woodstock, GA that specializes in single family residential flips/rehabs.We focus in Cobb and Cherokee.I've been flipping full-time since 2011 and have learned a lot along the way.My 2015 goals in real estate are to continue growing my flipping business, while getting my feet wet with SFR new construction.

I joined Bigger Pockets to meet like-minded people in my area, and to give back to the community that helped me so much while I was getting started.

Best of luck to everyone in 2015!

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Azeez K.
Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2013 · 646 posts · 392 votes
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Welcome @Chris Holt 

Here are some new Member Tips

Tip # 1 How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets

Tip # 2 Setting up Keyword Alerts

Tip # 3 25 Tips for Real Estate Success

Tip#4 Check out the Start Here page

Tip#5 Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide

Atlanta Meetup: Scheduled for Feb 19. Below are the details.

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/173...

Please join us if your schedule permits as you will get to meet Atlanta REI professionals. Good Luck

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  • James Wise
    Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 31k+ posts · 20k+ votes
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    @Chris Holt 

    welcome to the site. SOunds like you will have a lot of insight to offer the community.

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  • Chris Holt
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    Investor · Woodstock, GA · Member since 2014 · 11 posts · 1 vote
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    @James Wise

    Thanks for the welcome.  I'll offer any insight I can.  The Bigger Pockets community has taught me a ton.  I'd love to pay it forward.  

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  • Joel OwensBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Canton, GA · Member since 2010 · 15k+ posts · 11k+ votes
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    Hi Chris,

    I grew up in Woodstock when it was just a few roads. I am in Canton now.

    I do commercial real estate so do not mess with residential.

    Glad to see some locals on BP.

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  • Chris Holt
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    Investor · Woodstock, GA · Member since 2014 · 11 posts · 1 vote
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    Hey Joel,

    Woodstock has grown a ton that past couple years.  I've lived here for 6 years and the transformation has been incredible.  Downtown Woodstock is starting to remind me of Roswell.  I love the Canton area.  My wife and I have been keeping our eye on houses and lots around Canton/Ball Ground.  I currently live on 1/3 acre and it's time for a little more room.  

    Good to meet you!

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  • Julie Kern
    Investor · Taylorsville, GA · Member since 2014 · 352 posts · 540 votes
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    Welcome @Chris Holt ! I'm right down the road from you in Kennesaw. My husband and I just got started in REI late last year. Our focus is also in Cobb/Cherokee, but on buy and holds. Look forward to seeing you around the site!

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  • Joel OwensBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Canton, GA · Member since 2010 · 15k+ posts · 11k+ votes
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    Canton put the infrastructure in place unlike Woodstock. In Woodstock 92 used to be a one lane road. It was backed up for hours getting anywhere and you had to take side roads.

    Canton saw this and said we will put in the growth that is not here yet and be ready for it.

    Before Ball Ground close to the airport there is slated to be big growth with the landing and take off extension. The longer runways will allow more private and larger jets to land. This makes it good for doing business and travel because they do not have to go into Atlanta.

    There is also a big loop being constructed in Canton that will mitigate 575 traffic.

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  • Josh Johnson
    Real Estate Investor · Rome, GA · Member since 2014 · 20 posts · 10 votes
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    Welcome to the site from the Rome/Cartersville area!
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  • Larry Fried
    Investor/RE Broker · Eugene, OR · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 968 votes
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    @Chris Holt Hi and welcome to BP!  

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  • Chris Holt
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    Investor · Woodstock, GA · Member since 2014 · 11 posts · 1 vote
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    Hey @Julie Kern ,

    It's good to hear from local people.  I graduated KSU in 2010.  Best of luck to you guys with your goals in 2015.  The Woodstock/Marietta/Kennesaw market is booming.  

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  • Chris Holt
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    Investor · Woodstock, GA · Member since 2014 · 11 posts · 1 vote
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    @Josh Johnson 

    I love the Rome area. I had a few friends go to Berry College years back. The friends I know that are living in Rome say it's difficult to find a nice SFR available for rent, I'm sure you'll have tons of demand for your properties. Downtown Rome has a lot of Multifamily, but I keep hearing about the lack of Homes for rent. Best of luck to you!

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  • Josh Johnson
    Real Estate Investor · Rome, GA · Member since 2014 · 20 posts · 10 votes
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    Thanks Chris!

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  • Mike Watkins
    Wholesaler · Powder Springs, GA · Member since 2013 · 516 posts · 143 votes
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    welcome to the site. 2015 is going to be your best year yet. 

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  • Chris Holt
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    Investor · Woodstock, GA · Member since 2014 · 11 posts · 1 vote
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    Thanks @Mike Watkins.  I'm excited about 2015.  

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  • Azeez K.
    Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2013 · 646 posts · 392 votes
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    Welcome @Chris Holt 

    Here are some new Member Tips

    Tip # 1 How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets

    Tip # 2 Setting up Keyword Alerts

    Tip # 3 25 Tips for Real Estate Success

    Tip#4 Check out the Start Here page

    Tip#5 Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide

    Atlanta Meetup: Scheduled for Feb 19. Below are the details.

    http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/173...

    Please join us if your schedule permits as you will get to meet Atlanta REI professionals. Good Luck

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  • Sheryl GurveyPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Decatur, GA · Member since 2015 · 59 posts · 19 votes
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    Welcome!  I have been considering the Cartersville area and surrounding areas.  Can anyone give their thoughts on focusing there for wholesale and flipping?  Would Kennesaw be better?

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  • Julie Kern
    Investor · Taylorsville, GA · Member since 2014 · 352 posts · 540 votes
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    Hey @Sheryl Gurvey - I'm curious to see what kind of feedback you get about Cartersville. I've wondered the same thing, but for buy and holds.  

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  • Stan Butler
    Investor · Roswell, GA · Member since 2008 · 231 posts · 104 votes
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    Welcome Chris!  We do a lot of rehab/flips in Cobb and Cherokee as well.

    Continued success in your business!

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  • Account Closed
    Roswell, GA · Member since 2014 · 3 posts · 1 vote
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    Hello Chris,

    Figured Id stop by and say hello too! Im not too far from you, I live in the Roswell/Alpharetta area. I am new to the site as well and am looking forward to learning all I can, to hopefully make my first fix/flip sometime this year!

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  • Sheryl GurveyPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Decatur, GA · Member since 2015 · 59 posts · 19 votes
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    @Julie Kern I will let you know anything I find out.  What areas are your properties in now and do you feel that is a good area?  Curious as to how you found the properties also, if you don't mind sharing.

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  • Chris Holt
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    Investor · Woodstock, GA · Member since 2014 · 11 posts · 1 vote
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    Hey @Azeez K. 
    Thanks for the Welcome and the invite to the meetup.  I won't be able to make it on the 19th, but please keep me posted about future meetups.  

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  • Chris Holt
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    Investor · Woodstock, GA · Member since 2014 · 11 posts · 1 vote
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    Hey @Sheryl Gurvey ,

    I know more about Kennesaw than I do Cartersville.  Right now Kennesaw is a sellers market.  Not as many distressed sales, pretty high demand for that area because of KSU housing.  Kennesaw may be more difficult to acquire distressed properties, but once you did, the resale would be in high demand.  

    Best of Luck!

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  • Chris Holt
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    Investor · Woodstock, GA · Member since 2014 · 11 posts · 1 vote
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    @Sheryl Gurvey

    I don't have any buy and hold properties in Cartersville, but it looks like highest demand for properties are around the downtown area, and in close proximity to HWY 41.  Those are also the best areas for long term appreciation.  

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  • Chris Holt
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    Investor · Woodstock, GA · Member since 2014 · 11 posts · 1 vote
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    Hey @Account Closed , 

    Welcome to BP! Best of luck to you in 2015.  Roswell/Alpharetta is a great market!

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  • Julie Kern
    Investor · Taylorsville, GA · Member since 2014 · 352 posts · 540 votes
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    @Sheryl Gurvey , we have two (rental) properties in Kennesaw. Bought one off of CraigsList and one off the MLS. Both were distressed and being sold by landlords who wanted to get out of the business. We bought them both at a discount (15-20% below ARV). We paid cash for both and moved fast - quick offer and short DD.

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