New member investing in Augusta, GA from Jacksonville, FL

New member investing in Augusta, GA from Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2016 · 3 posts · 1 vote
Hello All! First, thank you to Brandon and Josh for the awesome podcasts, and to the overall community for this amazing resource of a site. I’ve been absorbing all biggerpockets has to offer over the past 6 months, listening to the podcasts, reading the books, running numbers on deals etc. And now, I’m finally ready to start investing in buy and hold properties in the Augusta, GA area. I live in Jacksonville, FL and travel extensively for work, but am looking at Augusta, GA for investments. My background is in ecommerce, both start-ups and rapid growth for existing sites, but I’m looking to expand into real estate to hit my financial freedom goals. Specifically, I’m looking at the standard 3 bed 2 bath single family homes. I’m trying to build my team so I can manage these properties remotely. I’m looking forward to becoming an active part of this community. Thanks you all again, and cheers!
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Investor/RE Broker · Eugene, OR · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 968 votes
10y

@Ryan Rauschenbach Hi and welcome to BP! I am curious as to why you are focusing on Augusta, GA as oppossed to your own backyard in Jacksonville? JAX is where I started my REI, and it still seems like a great place to invest today.

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  • Virtual Assistant · Manila, Philippines · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 149 votes
    10y

    @Ryan Rauschenbach

    Welcome to the BiggerPockets community!
    Glad to have you with us.

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  • Investor/RE Broker · Eugene, OR · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 968 votes
    10y

    @Ryan Rauschenbach Hi and welcome to BP! I am curious as to why you are focusing on Augusta, GA as oppossed to your own backyard in Jacksonville? JAX is where I started my REI, and it still seems like a great place to invest today.

  • Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2016 · 3 posts · 1 vote
    10y

    Rachelle, thanks for the warm welcome!

    @Larry Fried - That's a good question. I've only just recently moved to JAX from LA, and honestly, I'm still getting the lay of the land. It's a big city, and I don't know enough about the different areas yet to start buying. I've spent a bunch of time in Augusta, researched it for a while now, and know the area I'm looking to invest incredibly well. Jacksonville is growing, and there is certainly tons of opportunity here, it was in the most recent Forbes list for buy/rent ratio's. I just need more experience in JAX before I jump in. 

  • Rental Property Investor · Evans, GA · Member since 2016 · 64 posts · 25 votes
    10y

    Welcome to the community, Ryan!  I'm just getting started in the Augusta area myself, but happy to help out if you need anything from here in the area.  

  • Real Estate Agent · Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2016 · 51 posts · 14 votes
    10y

    I'm a realtor who does property management for the last 3 yrs in the riberside and avondale areas, Perhaps I may be of help. Shoot me question.

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