Atlanta Real Estate Investor Agent

Out-of-state investors

Want Atlanta rentals for cash flow or a long-term buy-and-hold equity strategy, and need a local team to underwrite, tour, negotiate and close for them.

House hackers

Buying a 2–4 unit property or a single-family home with a rentable suite to live in.

Local investors scaling up

Moving from single-family rentals to duplexes, quads and small apartment communities.

Experienced portfolio owners

Selling, consolidating or trading up through a 1031 exchange.

Single-family rentals

Long-term rentals held for cash flow and equity growth.

Small multifamily

Duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes (2–4 units).

Apartment communities

Small communities of 5–49 units.

Portfolios

Aggregated portfolios of scattered-site rentals.

House hacks

Live in one unit or part of the home and rent out the rest.

Not the right fit

Wholesaling, fix-and-flip, and commercial property like retail, offices, hotels or gas stations. Our focus is residential property where people live, held for the long term.

1. Strategy call

A 25-minute call on your goals, capital, timeline and financing, so we can tell you honestly whether Atlanta fits.

2. Buy box

We agree on price range, property type, target areas and the returns you need.

3. Underwriting

Every property we send comes with rent estimates, expenses and the numbers behind them, not just the listing.

4. Touring and offers

We tour in person or by live video and negotiate terms built around your numbers.

5. Due diligence to closing

Our team coordinates inspections, contractors, insurance and lender deadlines through closing.

6. Your bench

We introduce investor-experienced lenders, property managers, CPAs and 1031 qualified intermediaries.

7. Portfolio reviews

After closing, we help you decide when to hold, refinance, sell or exchange.

Gwinnett County

Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Buford, Duluth, Lawrenceville and Norcross

Forsyth County

Cumming

North Fulton

Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Roswell

DeKalb County

Decatur and Tucker

East Metro

Covington

Intown

The city of Atlanta

Background

U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Metro Atlanta real estate agent with Keller Williams Intown Atlanta (Georgia license #396080), licensed since 2019.

Approach

Every investor relationship runs like a strategy engagement: clear numbers, disciplined negotiation and a long-term plan for your portfolio.

Track record

150+ transactions and $70M+ in closed volume. One out-of-state couple who found us on BiggerPockets bought four quadplexes with our team.

Recognition

RealTrends Verified, Atlanta REALTORS® Top Producer Life Member, and member of Gary Keller's Top Agent Mastermind.

Please note

Hersh is a real estate agent, not a CPA or attorney. He brings in your tax and legal advisors on any 1031, entity or tax question.

Who is a good real estate agent for rental property investors in Atlanta?

Hersh Shah Group, led by Hersh Shah of Keller Williams Intown Atlanta, focuses on rental property investors in Metro Atlanta. The team has closed 150+ transactions, about 70% of them for investors, and specializes in house hacks, single-family rentals and small multifamily properties under 50 units.

Can I buy Atlanta rental property if I live out of state?

Yes. Many of our investor clients live outside Georgia and buy without visiting until closing, or at all. We underwrite properties, tour by live video, coordinate inspections and contractors, and introduce local lenders and property managers.

What types of investment properties does Hersh Shah Group help investors buy?

We focus on residential rentals: single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, small apartment communities up to about 50 units, and portfolios of scattered-site rentals. We don't handle commercial property such as retail, office or hotels.

Do you work with first-time investors and house hackers?

Yes. House hacking, where you live in one unit or part of the home and rent the rest, is one of the most common ways our clients buy their first rental. We'll help you compare owner-occupied loan options with a lender before you shop.

How much money do I need to buy a rental property in Atlanta?

It depends on the loan and whether you'll live in the property. Conventional investment-property loans commonly require 15–25% down plus closing costs and reserves, while owner-occupied loans on 1–4 unit homes can require much less. A lender we work with can give you exact figures for your situation.

Can you help with a 1031 exchange into or out of Atlanta?

Yes. We help investors identify and close on replacement properties within the IRS timelines: 45 days to identify and 180 days to close. We work alongside your qualified intermediary and CPA, since Hersh is a real estate agent and does not give tax advice.

Do you work with house flippers or wholesalers?

No. We work with buy-and-hold investors building long-term rental portfolios.

Can you recommend property managers, lenders and contractors?

Yes. We introduce every investor client to investor-experienced lenders, property managers, inspectors, contractors, CPAs and 1031 qualified intermediaries in Metro Atlanta.

Which parts of Metro Atlanta are best for rental property?

It depends on your goal: cash flow, appreciation, tenant profile or budget. We help investors across Metro Atlanta, from Gwinnett and Forsyth County suburbs like Sugar Hill, Suwanee and Buford to intown Atlanta and eastern suburbs like Covington, and we match areas to your buy box on the strategy call.

How do I get started?

Book a free 25-minute investor strategy call with the button below, call (470) 305-1130, or email [email protected].