Real Estate Investor · Roswell, GA · Member since 2015 · 30 posts · 7 votes
Hi bigger pockets members!!
I'm Andrew Lackey from metro Atlanta, and I am a beginning investor!!! Very excited to be here and connect with like minded people!! I am a graduate of Georgia Southern University(GO EAGLES!), I work in sales full time at the moment, and I am a drilling reservist in the USMC. High speed, low drag.
I have a fix and flip, then buy and hold strategy. My goals are to market directly to motivated sellers through different marketing channels, find distressed properties, fix them up, and sell them. The proceeds from these deals will be reinvested into more flips and into rental properties.
I am looking to be of service to fellow BP people, and also learn from them. I hope to gain friends and new team members from this forum that are young and hungry like me!
-Andrew
Rental Property Investor · Clarkston, GA · Member since 2012 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Hi Andrew, Flipping is a extremely difficult deal type. Too many issues that all must work out nearly perfect for your desired profit to be delivered at the sale closing table. Even still what was your effective hourly rate? Flipping and wholesaling is just a job after all.
I suggest you find a local group of expert flippers to go see their projects, ask questions etc. Face to face networking is key to becoming an expert, reducing risk etc.
I'm in GaREIA, http://gareia.org , they have 2 members only flipping groups, the in town rehabbers and the North side rehabbers. As well google groups for near real time problem solving and sharing of contractors. I've saved untold sums just on getting a good contractor refered, or a licensed plumber or electrician who can pull the necessary permits and get you past your occupancy permit inspection...
Rental Property Investor · Clarkston, GA · Member since 2012 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Hi Andrew, Flipping is a extremely difficult deal type. Too many issues that all must work out nearly perfect for your desired profit to be delivered at the sale closing table. Even still what was your effective hourly rate? Flipping and wholesaling is just a job after all.
I suggest you find a local group of expert flippers to go see their projects, ask questions etc. Face to face networking is key to becoming an expert, reducing risk etc.
I'm in GaREIA, http://gareia.org , they have 2 members only flipping groups, the in town rehabbers and the North side rehabbers. As well google groups for near real time problem solving and sharing of contractors. I've saved untold sums just on getting a good contractor refered, or a licensed plumber or electrician who can pull the necessary permits and get you past your occupancy permit inspection...
Real Estate Broker · Bowie, MD · Member since 2014 · 242 posts · 44 votes
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Welcome Andrew!!! I know you will find great use at BP, as there is much information here, and plenty of resources to fulfill your needs! I hope all the best of your endeavors and dreams, happy learning!
Lender · Orlando, FL · Member since 2014 · 335 posts · 24 votes
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@Andrew Lackey, Welcome to the BP community! The site has great resources. The best thing you can do starting out is build a strong team around you, and partner up with an experienced investor while you get some skin in the game for your first few investments. Good luck!
Investor · Raleigh, NC · Member since 2015 · 17 posts · 3 votes
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Hey, @Andrew Lackey! I'm in a very similar situation; new to BP, graduated from Georgia Tech, working in the metro-Atlanta area, and looking to continue in real estate (I have one accidental rental property) specifically in flipping.
Welcome to BiggerPockets, a place to interact with a vibrant REI group, learn the real estate business and language at near zero cost. It doesn't matter if you are young or old, totally new or need to build upon your experience.
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Developer · Decatur, GA · Member since 2011 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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@Andrew Lackey welcome to BP. Flipping is the way to go! Just saying that 'cause @Curt Smith prefers a debate.
Flippers enjoy higher profits and a more fulfilling career. Flippers have to buy well and very quickly address the issues of the house. You can enjoy $20k - $80k profit per flip when done well.
If you're buying well and rehabbing efficiently (your time and money), then you'll be a better landlord and buy-and-hold investor when you're ready.
Roswell is a great area for flips. Although very expensive. Find some flippers in your area who are buying the 'run down', purchasing with cash, and selling at the top of the market. A good real estate agent can help you find the examples. That's your framework.
Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2014 · 378 posts · 82 votes
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@Andrew Lackey - when you first posted, I couldn't see it. I see it now.
I agree with @CurtSmith, to a degree. Find a few flippers and visit their projects. Feel free to swing by a few sites we have going on and ask LOTS of questions (the same goes for you @Jeff Ashachik).
The challenge for most flippers, however, is creating a core business system so flipping/wholesaling doesn't become a job.
Similarly, buying SFRs to rent and becoming your own property manager can be tedious. Hiring property managers can also be tedious.
Therefore, get to know your investment personality and pick what's sexiest for you.
Here's the bottom line: Absorb information and execute. That's how you win.
Hi Andrew, Flipping is a extremely difficult deal type. Too many issues that all must work out nearly perfect for your desired profit to be delivered at the sale closing table. Even still what was your effective hourly rate? Flipping and wholesaling is just a job after all.
I suggest you find a local group of expert flippers to go see their projects, ask questions etc. Face to face networking is key to becoming an expert, reducing risk etc.
I'm in GaREIA, http://gareia.org , they have 2 members only flipping groups, the in town rehabbers and the North side rehabbers. As well google groups for near real time problem solving and sharing of contractors. I've saved untold sums just on getting a good contractor refered, or a licensed plumber or electrician who can pull the necessary permits and get you past your occupancy permit inspection...
Good luck, curt
Curt,
thanks for the info. I am a Atlanta REIA member. Is the membership reciprocal? I appreciate the advice I will have to check out the flipping only group meetings soon
Welcome Andrew!!! I know you will find great use at BP, as there is much information here, and plenty of resources to fulfill your needs! I hope all the best of your endeavors and dreams, happy learning!
Stephanie Dobbs
Stephanie,
Thanks for the reply! I look forward to learning and having this resource, as well as sharing what I learn along the way too.
Real Estate Investor · Roswell, GA · Member since 2015 · 30 posts · 7 votes
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Originally posted by :
@Andrew Lackey, Welcome to the BP community! The site has great resources. The best thing you can do starting out is build a strong team around you, and partner up with an experienced investor while you get some skin in the game for your first few investments. Good luck!
John
I plan on building a strong team for sure. thanks for the tip!
Hi Andrew, I was a member of all the Atlanta REIAs, there are 4 actually. I let the rest expire and only kept the GaREIA membership because I feel they have the smartest and most experienced and most honest investors to learn from.
I was a member of all the REIAs to seek out maximum learning and networking.
Semper Fi Andrew and welcome to BP. I invest and wholesale property around metro Atlanta as well. If you have any questions please reach out.
Carlton,
Thanks for reaching out and Semper Fi. Looking for grow a small rental portfolio to a large one. Could you help? If you have wholesale deals please send 'em to me!
@Rick Baggenstoss Roswell is expensive, I dont know if all of the action I will be involved with will all be in my backyard. Good thing metro Atlanta is big!
Professional · Carlsbad, CA · Member since 2012 · 12k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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@Andrew Lackey
BP is full of useful resources such as forums and blogs. Welcome to the Bigger Pockets community-be sure to check out all the awesome BP blogs under “Learn.”