REIA READER Nov / Dec 2015 | Page 14

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Cheryl White Congratulations to REIA NYC member Cheryl White on the purchase of her three, buy-and-hold properties (one duplex and two quaduplex units) in East Point, Georgia. REIA READER: We’re very proud of you, Cheryl! Tell us why you chose the Georgia market? CHERYL WHITE: East Point is 20 minutes from Downtown, Atlanta and close to Hartsfield Airport. With plans underway for Tyler Perry Studios in the area and low price points for properties, I jumped at the investment opportunities. REIA READER: How did things happen so quickly? You closed on each property, one after the other – June, July and August 2015. CHERYL WHITE: It actually didn’t happen so quickly. I’ve been working with my realtor since the month of January. So, I’ve looking for a few months before things transpired. REIA READER: How has REIA NYC helped your business? CHERYL WHITE: REIA NYC has helped in every way. By attending our monthly meetings and property tours, I learned new things and received a number of nuggets that I then used in my property search. I also learned the importance of having a solid power team and