All Forum Posts by: Sara C.
Sara C. has started 14 posts and replied 129 times.
Post: First Investment Property

- Realtor
- Decatur, GA
- Posts 135
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Congrats! Big step with the first property!
Lots of great info here! I also got a lot of advice/ideas from Reddit in terms of "starting out" questions. Tons of great advice there: https://www.reddit.com/r/realtors/
Post: Spent the day driving around NW/SW ATL, what do you think of...

- Realtor
- Decatur, GA
- Posts 135
- Votes 92
I showed houses to a client in these areas yesterday. Southwest Atlanta is definitely changing, slowly but surely. You would likely see the most appreciation in the "beltline" neighborhood but hard to say how long you would need to hold to see it. I really like Westview!
Post: What is the normal going rate of earnest money?

- Realtor
- Decatur, GA
- Posts 135
- Votes 92
Yep, it can be anything - but "typical" is 1% of your offer price.
Post: Would you upgrade this rental property kitchen? (With Pictures)

- Realtor
- Decatur, GA
- Posts 135
- Votes 92
@Stefan D. yes if I was going to fix it up on a budget for the appraisal or because of your market, I would paint the cabinets white or grey, add hardware, and do a simple backsplash (like a subway or something similar.) Also I can't see the light fixtures, but those are easy to update on a budget with something current.
Post: Atlanta/ GA Female General Contractors

- Realtor
- Decatur, GA
- Posts 135
- Votes 92
Keep us updated! I would love to have more women on my team.
Beautiful story @Amy Pedersen. Thank you for sharing. It is encouraging! Wonderful news about your son's health.
I'm in Atlanta, too (Decatur area). We are doing similar work - nice to meet you!
Post: I’m looking for a great cpa who understands real estate investing

- Realtor
- Decatur, GA
- Posts 135
- Votes 92
@Joe Ruggles that’s great!!
Post: I’m looking for a great cpa who understands real estate investing

- Realtor
- Decatur, GA
- Posts 135
- Votes 92
I've used Whirly and Associates for years and they do have good knowledge of REI. The owner, Bobby Whirley, is great and down to earth. They are in Alpharetta but I very rarely have a need to go into the office.
Post: House Hacking in Atlanta!

- Realtor
- Decatur, GA
- Posts 135
- Votes 92
@Atta Bari happy to help anytime. Feel free to DM me if you’d like to talk further. Thanks!