Tony Teixeira

Karen,

I think you just need to do things like you are doing here on Trulia.
I've had a lot of great contacts that were generated through Trulia, including numerous investors and potential renters. I also have some great lenders that I work with so the loans can happen easier and a number of fantastic, reputable builders that I also deal with on a regular basis.

In addition, you will want to ally yourself with a realtor(s) that have constant contact with first time home buyers or really just buyers in general. I have several listings and I work onsite at a number of communities so I do come in contact with many prospects both from the communities and from my listings. Buyers and renters are generated from all fo those. From the feedback I have received, the rental market looks hot but the buyer's market is getting hotter.

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Tony Teixeira
770-851-5050
tonysellsatlanta@gmail.com
tony@muffleyhomes.com

Muffley & Associates
#1 Selling Keller Williams group in Atlanta 2007
#2 Selling KW group in South East Region 2007
#21 Selling KW group in the Country to date 2008 - Tue Oct 28 2008, 15:06

Karen,

I have a listing in that area right now in that area. It's a 2 bed, 1 bath, 4-sides brick with a large lot and it has a 2-car detached garage (atypical for that area). My seller moved in to that house about 10 years ago (I knew him then) and at the time, he felt he needed to put bars on his windows and set the alarm in his car.

Now, those feelings have evaporated. Indeed, I have no problems leaving my car unlocked when I go there.

You can also check out http://www.city-data.com for more on crime stats.

As far as being able to rent it for $1,000/month, yes. Doing a cursory glance at rental rates in that area, I would say a comparable house is going for anywhere between $895-$1400.

Plus, for you as a landlord, this house is 2 blocks outside the city limits so you only pay unincorporated Dekalb County taxes.
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Tony Teixeira
770-851-5050
tonysellsatlanta@gmail.com
tony@muffleyhomes.com

Muffley & Associates
#1 Selling Keller Williams group in Atlanta 2007
#2 Selling KW group in South East Region 2007
#21 Selling KW group in the Country to date 2008 - Fri Oct 24 2008, 06:27

Karen,

I'm constantly looking for rental properties for investors of mine so I have a lot of experience with those types of properties. I'm anxious to see what you've uncovered... nothing like finding a good bargain.
I also have a team behind me that is absolutely flawless (the #1 Keller Williams team in Atlanta).

I look forward to hearing from you and working with you in the future.

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Tony Teixeira
770-851-5050
tonysellsatlanta@gmail.com
tony@muffleyhomes.com

Muffley & Associates
#1 Selling Keller Williams group in Atlanta 2007
#2 Selling KW group in South East Region 2007
#21 Selling KW group in the Country to date 2008 - Wed Oct 22 2008, 13:51

I too have a fantastic home on a lake in a gated community with 150' of frontage.
2 kitchens, spray foam insulation, in ground pool, built-ins galore, 4-car garage

It was listed at 950K and it's now reduced to 625K.
I would love to show you more...

Tony Teixeira
770-851-5050
tonysellsatlanta@gmail.com - Wed Oct 22 2008, 12:58

Tributary is the place to go.

It's a master planned community on the West side of Atlanta and there's a 20 minute or less commute to downtown Atlanta, 15 mins. or less to the airport. The families are endless and there are activities galore, it's like being on vacation every day. It's really hard to believe and the people who live there are equivalent to icing on the cake.

I can show you around when you are available to see it.

Tony Teixeira
770-851--5050 - Thu Oct 16 2008, 14:26