Hello all GA Investors

[ChrisGA]

Network with me. Chris is my name and I am from Savannah, GA. Tell me what Kind of investing you do or are interested in.

[Dan Auito]

Chris have you been to the www.greia.com if so could you go over and get some of those regulars to post up here? I love to get new members recruiting their friends onto these boards. We grow stronger faster that way. it's great having you here! :praise:

[ChrisGA]

Ok, got some newbies and some more experienced guys coming from all over the net.

[CerenitiHI]

GA newb here, doing research. Love the site so far.

[Aldo]

Whaddya mean, "so far"? Believe me, it only gets better, no matter where you left off at this site.

[Dan Auito]

That's the spirit Chris! Let's build this family one solid member at a time and together we will have the greatest network on the web! :praise:

[CerenitiHI]

Whaddya mean, "so far"? Believe me, it only gets better, no matter where you left off at this site.
No offense meant. Just a ton of reading and as far as I have gotten, I love this site. So to rephrase, I love this site. :thumbup:

[GoldenRenovation]

Hi there - Brian here from the Cereniti Team - we are all excited about being part of this. These forums have helped us gain alot of information with only more on its way i am sure. Thank you for letting us to be part of it and look forward to sharing our experiences, both good and maybe not so good - as well as learn from others so that we all can be successful. There is a whole lot of real estate out there for everyone. What is the old saying out there - there is strength in numbers...

:SM110: :grin:

[Dan Auito]

Well said Brian, couldn't have said it better ourselves! So glad to have the three musketeers on board with us! :clap:

[ChrisGA]

Anything learned is always good. Spare the rod spoil the child plays a role with adults as well as children...

I am brutally honest with telling the truth with anything. I have learned from not only parents but mentors that the truth does hurt but it is always in a good way that it must hurt. Lessons learned hard are always the hardest lesson.........................

I hope to see everyone in the session, and especially Mr. Charley because of his knowledge with structure engineering and larger projects which when I start embarking on he will be right beside me for very knowledgable advice and expertise..........If not as a engineer but possible partnership for his extensive knowledge.................................


Christopher J Stephens
:SM128:

[elnuk]

Elnuk reaching out to all REI's in the Atl burbs and GA in General. Methinks it is awesome to now have a state focus and hopefully we can address local issues. Thanks Dan :praise:
I am a newb in the Lawrenceville/ Snellville area of the Atlanta burbs looking forward to interacting with yawallll much more.

[Luci Marcum]

Anyone know of a reputable Georgia loan officer? I have a client I have been working with here in AZ and they are transferring to Atlanta. I want to make sure they will be taken care of, but not taken advantage of :wink: .

Thanks!!

[Dan Auito]

Luci, these look to be worth further investigation!

I've worked with five lenders in Atlanta and they were all good in some way. But none was perfect or fantastic in every way. I doubt such a lender exists.

These two are my favorites because they
(1) return calls better than most
(2) have a wide range of programs for investors, and
(3) are competitive with rates and origination fees.

Josh Carr
AmTrust Mortgage
770-925-0970

Christi Azurmendi
First Mortgage Solutions
678-420-1305

FYI - First Mortgage is locked into using one certain appraiser (DS Murphey, a good company).

A mortgage company to avoid: Streamline Financial (Cole Smith). Cole's the one that looks and sounds like a used car salesman at GAREIA each month. I did two good loans with Streamline and a third one that burned me. Bottom line: I got to the closing table (late, due to processor negligence) and found my origination fee doubled plus about $400 in other avoidable fees. And no willingness on the part of Streamline to make things right.

Dan, your help to investors is widely-known and appreciated. I hope these leads benefit you.

[BCC]

I've also had good experiences with 1st Mortgage Solutions and with DS Murphy. With all the mortgage fraud that occurs in Atlanta you'd be wise to work with a reputable appraisal company like DS Murphy.

Bernard

[Dan Auito]

Thank you for your further confirmation Bernard! This gives Luci a second vote of confidence to rely upon and also reaffirms Eric the wonder worms comments above! Yes that is his name and he is also a well known and trusted Georgia investor. So there you go Luci!

[Luci Marcum]

Referrals are the best form of flattery :SM056:. Thank you so much!

Danielle Kennedy always says, I make my living through good rumors! How true! :praise:

[Dan Auito]

Nothing like beating a dead horse but every lead opens a new door! Thanks goes to Atlanta Bob for his thoughts below!

I've used First Mortgage Solutions in the past and found them to be very
thorough. I recommend them to my "investor families" that I work with via
REMAX Town & Country (REO properties in FMLS computer) and they have also
found them good to work with. Like you know, they offer a wide variety of
loan programs for REI's: Sean Trombetti at 404-641-1486 (their Marietta
office).

Thanks for AmTrust Mortgage.

Bob :SM029:

[elnuk]

Hi All,

Just wanted to say thanks to all that responded as i am in the market for a refi and will make use of this info.

[janisg344]

Hi everyone.........
ok. i will be purchasing a new home with 65k in equity. Do i need to rent it out for a year then sell to cash out, or can i buy it and turn around and sell it right away?

[brianb_cobbres]

You can sell it right away...

[steve-homefree]

Hmm....
GREIA.com is for sale(the domain name). Somebody didn't pay the bill I guess.

Dollarblaster.com which is listed under Chris' name,appears to be some kind of Get Rich Quick advertising pryamid scheme.
I may be wrong,but I did a little searching out of curiosty.(the cat's been dead for awhile now).That was my take on it.


Not pointing fingers at anyone mind you,just raising a brow.

[brianb_cobbres]

That should be GAREIA.com

[Peach State Property Buyers]

Brian beat me to the punch. :) I was going to say that GaREIA.com is alive and well!

[michoua]

chris, I'm a new member intereted in investing in GA let me know what you got. Im in Miami

[Dan Auito]

Michoua, check the Georgia specific forum. I just posted a ton of properties that Howard has for sale there. Howard could probably tell you which one would be the cherry in his inventory.

[topfuel]

Chris have you been to the www.greia.com if so could you go over and get some of those regulars to post up here? I love to get new members recruiting their friends onto these boards. We grow stronger faster that way. it's great having you here! :praise:

Try www.gareia.org instead

[SPIVALAW]

wow this page was asleep for 10 months

[JeanOH]

Hi Chris

I'm interested in investing in Savannah--thx to Howard--. I just returned from Jack Miller's Options Seminar and it was terrific. I don't know what your market is like--if it's a buyers or sellers market. This technique would work great in Ohio because there are soooooo many homes on the market but I don't plan on staying in Ohio so thought I would look to Atlanta & Savannah.

Is the market slow enough that there are motivated sellers willing to lease their homes for 3-5 years or longer? Or, maybe I could find some people who need help staying in their homes.

Plz let me know. I will be down in Georgia the end of the year and would love to meet someone to work with in purchasing options.

Thx
Jean

[SPIVALAW]

Jack Miller is a great Guy. I like him and Pete.

Jean, there are opportunities in Atlanta and Savannah, but they are 267 miles apart and they are 2 different worlds.

[SPIVALAW]

THE BOOMERS ARE COMING:
http://www.magicbullets.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8643


SAVANNAH IS ALIVE AND WELL:
http://www.magicbullets.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8570

[JeanOH]

Howard
I live in N.E. Ohio and the population is being sucked thru a funnel going south and west. My daughter lives North of Atlanta and I've been there many times. Thought I would hopefully option some properties and hire an investor who is managing their properties and give him a percentage--of my profit to manage mine as well as teach my daughter how to manage. Then, I could go to Savannah and do the same. I know they are far apart but if I can find an honest investor and pay them well, why wouldn't I be able to do that? I would love advice from you whether you think it is feasible. I met people doing just this type investing at the seminar. Of course, the most important thing after buying right is finding the right manager.