Licensed Georgia REALTOR® · Lokation Real Estate
Buyers · Sellers · Investors · Landlords
Turning confusion into coins.
I’m Lakia Mack, a Georgia REALTOR® and active investor. I price with comps and condition, negotiate with a legal eye, and keep your deal on schedule from contract to closing.
How every price gets built
Subject: 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,520 sf · 2-car garage| Comp | Sold | GLA adj. | Other adj. | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A · 1,460 sf | $279,000 | +$5,100 | −$8,000 | $276,100 |
| B · 1,610 sf | $292,500 | −$7,650 | +$6,000 | $290,850 |
| C · 1,500 sf | $271,000 | +$1,700 | $0 | $272,700 |
Where do you fit?
Real estate with real numbers.
Some deals are simple. Many aren’t: short sales, pre-foreclosures, inherited homes, tenant-occupied rentals, value-add buys. Pick your situation.
Buy without overpaying
Clear pricing, strong market insight and offers written to protect you through due diligence.
Buying with Lakia SellingSell on a real number
Valuation-first pricing, including as-is, needs-repairs and distressed situations.
Selling with Lakia InvestorsTell me your buy box
Fix & flip, BRRRR, buy & hold or short-term rental. I run the numbers before you write an offer.
Investor services LandlordsRental income, minus the 2 a.m. calls
Full-service management for 1–5 property owners and “accidental” landlords.
Property management Families & executorsInherited a house?
Probate sales and property transitions handled with calm, organization and discretion.
Probate & transitions Asset managersDefensible BPOs
Interior and exterior BPOs, REO-ready, most delivered in 24–48 hours.
BPO / REO servicesValuation first
Pricing that reflects reality.
Correct pricing is the foundation of every successful transaction. I complete Broker Price Opinions, market analyses and property condition evaluations on a regular basis, and I bring that same discipline to every listing and every offer.
Sellers get positioned to compete. Buyers and investors see an opportunity clearly before they commit.
What goes into every valuation
- Recent comparable sales, adjusted for size, age and features
- Property condition, inside and out
- Current buyer demand and days on market in your area
- Your updates and repairs, and what they’re really worth to buyers
- A realistic price range, not a single inflated number
Client experiences
What working together looks like.
Areas served
Where I work.
Market insights
Real estate explained without the noise.
Buying
Buy with numbers, not noise.
Buying a home or an investment property is about understanding value, timing and risk before you commit. Whether it’s your first home, your next rental or a value-add project, my job is to protect your position from offer to closing.
The buying process
From first showing to final signature.
Strategy call
Budget, goals, timeline and risk tolerance. You’ll never be pushed into a decision.
Loan readiness
Get pre-approved so your offer is taken seriously, and know your real monthly number.
Guided viewings
Live MLS access, plus my read on condition, pricing and resale for every property we see.
Offer preparation
Price backed by comps. Terms that protect you: due diligence period, earnest money, closing date.
Inspection & due diligence
Coordinate inspections and negotiate repairs or credits before your due diligence period ends.
Appraisal, title & closing
Deadlines tracked, lender and attorney kept in the loop, nothing slipping through the cracks.
Mortgage calculator
What will it cost each month?
Example numbers are filled in. Change any field to see your estimate.
- Principal & interest
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- Property tax
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- Insurance
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- Loan amount
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Estimate only. Does not include PMI or HOA dues. Your lender gives the final figures.
Buying consultation
Tell me what you’re looking for.
First-time buyer, relocating from out of state, or adding a rental? Share the basics and I’ll follow up to set a time.
Selling
Sell with strategy, not guesswork.
Selling, especially when time is short or the situation is complicated, takes correct pricing, clean documentation and negotiation that protects you from start to finish. I work with sellers across Georgia, including distressed properties, short sales, pre-foreclosures and homes that need repairs.
The selling process
Five stages, handled with precision.
Pricing & valuation review
A detailed analysis based on current market data, property condition and buyer demand. No inflated estimates.
Strategy & preparation
Positioning, timing and approach, including guidance on repairs, disclosures and documents.
Market exposure & buyer screening
Strategic marketing and syndication, with buyer interest screened so you don’t waste time on weak offers.
Offer review & negotiation
Every offer read line by line: price, terms, timelines and risk, not just the top number.
Contract-to-closing management
Deadlines, communication and paperwork handled so the deal keeps moving.
Home valuation
What is your home worth?
Online estimates vary widely. A real valuation weighs market conditions, condition, location and recent comparable sales. Send me the details and I’ll prepare a custom value range.
- Prepared by a BPO-certified agent
- Accounts for your updates and repairs
- No cost, no obligation
Investor services
Tell me your buy box. I’ll do the rest.
Serving Macon-Bibb, Milledgeville-Baldwin, Lake Sinclair and Metro Atlanta investors with BPO-level valuation, 10+ years of personal investing and 20+ years of legal negotiation background.
BPO & REO certified
I complete Broker Price Opinions for lenders and institutions. When I tell you what a property is worth, it’s a professional valuation, not a Zestimate.
Skin in the game
I’ve invested in Georgia real estate for 10+ years. I won’t push you toward a deal I wouldn’t evaluate the same way for myself.
Legal-grade risk review
My legal and negotiation background means I look past surface numbers to enforceability, exposure and downside before contracts are signed.
Virtual & out-of-state
Local insight, virtual walk-throughs and coordination that bridges the distance without cutting corners.
Off-market conversations
Looking for investor-friendly or off-market property? Tell me your criteria and I’ll bring deals to you.
Management after closing
Need someone to run the rental? Property management is in-house.
Lakia is amazing!
She comes with a strong legal and investment background. Her knowledge in the field is unmatched. No excuses, only solutions… She helped us purchase our very first investment property. Truly an Investie Bestie that will get you to the closing table.
Your buy box
Your criteria, in two minutes.
Tell me your markets, strategy, price range and funding. I’ll send deals that fit and skip the ones that don’t.
Prefer to text? Send your buy box to (470) 948-5545. I respond within the hour during business hours.
Investor FAQs
Straight answers before you commit capital.
These answers come from real deals, not best-case assumptions.
Will this property cash flow?
Sometimes. Sometimes not. Cash flow depends on purchase price, financing, true market rent (not automated estimates), maintenance, vacancy and reserves. I run realistic numbers. If it doesn’t cash flow as structured, we adjust or walk.
What if it doesn’t appraise?
Then we reassess. Options include renegotiating, restructuring, bringing cash to closing or using your contract protections. I don’t build strategies that depend on “hoping it appraises.”
How much cash do I really need?
More than the down payment. Plan for closing costs, reserves, initial repairs, lease-up time and surprises. If your capital is too thin, I’ll tell you before it becomes a problem.
Can I invest out of state?
Yes, with clear criteria, realistic expectations and a plan for management. I’ll help you see whether you’re ready and where the gaps are.
What deals should I avoid?
Emotional purchases, thin-margin flips, properties with unresolved legal or code issues, deals that only work if everything goes right, and numbers that look too good to be true.
Do you work with first-time investors?
Absolutely, as long as you’re open to guidance. I don’t rush beginners into deals they don’t fully understand.
Do you work with experienced investors?
Yes, especially investors who value efficiency, clean contracts and honest feedback over sales pressure.
How do we get started?
With a strategy conversation about your criteria, goals, risk tolerance and timeline, before any offers are written.
Property management
Rental income without the 2 a.m. phone calls.
We take the calls, handle the problems and chase the rent, so you don’t have to. Built for small landlords with 1–5 properties and homeowners who moved but kept the house.
What we handle
End-to-end management. Zero gaps.
- Marketing & listing
- Credit, background & income checks
- Lease preparation & signing
- Rent collection & disbursement
- Tenant communication
- Lease enforcement
- Move-in inspections
- Licensed vendor coordination
- Emergency response
- Section 8 / HCV friendly
How it works
Evaluate
We review your property and its rental potential.
Place
We market it and place a qualified tenant on a standard 12-month lease.
Manage
We handle everything day to day.
Get paid
You receive your rental income without the stress.
Why work with us
Not just an agent. A landlord who gets it.
Most property managers have never owned a rental. We have, and still do. That changes how we protect yours.
Legal background that protects you
With 20+ years in the legal field, lease issues get caught before they become problems. If a tenant stops paying, we know Georgia’s dispossessory process and move quickly.
BPO-certified valuations
We can assess your property’s market value at any point, for pricing the rent, refinancing or planning your next move.
We invest here too
10+ years of personal investing means we know exactly what deferred maintenance, bad tenants and missed rent cost.
Local market knowledge
East Atlanta and Middle Georgia: we know the neighborhoods, the rent comps and the tenant pool.
Pricing
No surprises. No hidden fees.
Consultation, rental analysis and listing are complimentary. Nothing upfront.
Marketing, screening, lease prep and placement of a qualified tenant.
Of gross monthly rent. Collection, enforcement, inspections and maintenance coordination. Multiple properties? Fees are negotiable.
Of one month’s rent.
Who this is for
If you own a rental in our markets, we can help.
First-time and “accidental” landlords
Just converted your home to a rental? We’ll keep you from expensive beginner mistakes.
Multi-property investors
We run operations while you focus on acquisitions.
Out-of-state owners
We’re your eyes and hands on the ground. This is how the management side started: helping out-of-state investors who had no one they trusted locally.
Switching managers
Frustrated with your current company? We take over right away, even with a tenant in place.
Section 8 / HCV landlords
We understand the inspections, lease addenda and compliance that come with the voucher program.
What areas do you serve?
Newton, Rockdale, DeKalb, Walton, Henry and Macon-Bibb counties.
How does tenant screening work?
Credit history, rental history, employment verification and income qualification. You only get tenants who meet the standard, not whoever applies first.
What if a tenant doesn’t pay?
We handle collection communication professionally and firmly. If it escalates, we know the Georgia dispossessory process and move through the next steps quickly.
I only have one house. Do you manage single-family homes?
Absolutely. One home or a growing portfolio, you get the same attentive service.
How fast can you take over?
Right away, whether the home is vacant, already leased or managed by another company.
Can I reach you after hours?
The owner portal gives you 24/7 access to property information, documents and messages. Direct inquiries get a response within one business day, often sooner.
Free rental analysis
Ready to stop managing and start earning?
Tell me about your property. Or call or text (470) 948-5545 for a free 15-minute consultation.
Probate & transitional property
Guiding families through difficult property transitions.
When a home changes hands during a loss, a move or a major life change, you deserve a steady, experienced hand. I help executors, trustees and families through every step with professionalism and calm.
Who I help
Support for the people in the middle of it.
Inheriting or transitioning a property is rarely just a transaction. It comes with grief, family decisions and uncertainty. My role is to bring order and steadiness.
Executors & administrators
Settling an estate while balancing legal deadlines and family expectations.
Families with inherited homes
Deciding what to do with a home that carries memory, value and many opinions.
Trustees
Fiduciaries who need documentation, accountability and discretion.
Out-of-state heirs
Managing a Georgia property from a distance with trustworthy local updates.
Owners in transition
Downsizing, relocating or facing a life change with an occupied or complicated property.
Heirs of occupied rentals
Tenants, leases and the practical realities of a property that came with people in it.
Services
Everything the property side of a transition asks of you.
Probate property sales
Listing and selling estate property with attention to timeline, documents and court requirements.
Transitional oversight
Condition, security and readiness during the in-between period.
Vendor coordination
Contractors, cleanouts, estate sale teams and movers, organized for you.
Property management
Ongoing management for inherited rentals or homes not ready to sell.
Occupied property transitions
Respectful handling when tenants or family members are still in place.
Hold, rent or sell?
Clear-eyed investor guidance for heirs weighing their options.
Family communication
A neutral, organized presence that keeps multiple decision-makers aligned.
Attorney & CPA coordination
Working alongside your existing legal and financial advisors.
Discretion throughout
Sensitive matters handled privately, with calm, jargon-free updates.
My background
A rare combination, built for exactly these situations.
Most agents have never sat across from an executor under a court deadline or read a trust document line by line. I’ve spent more than twenty years close to the legal side of property and family matters, and I bring that to every transition.
For professional partners
A trusted referral resource for advisors.
If you’re a probate or estate attorney, elder law attorney, CPA or financial advisor whose clients face property transitions, I’d welcome a conversation. My goal is to make you look good by taking exceptional care of the people you send my way.
- Probate & estate attorneys
- Elder law attorneys
- CPAs & tax professionals
- Estate planners
- Financial advisors
- Trustees & fiduciaries
Information on this page is general in nature and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Please consult your attorney or financial professional about your situation.
For lenders, servicers, asset managers & BPO vendors
BPO & REO valuations that hold up under review.
Compliance-driven Broker Price Opinions grounded in defensible pricing, clear documentation and an understanding of lender risk. Built to minimize revisions, delays and downstream exposure.
BPO experience
Exterior and interior BPOs across REO, pre-foreclosure, occupied and vacant properties, supported by market data, condition analysis and risk-adjusted commentary.
REO readiness
Familiar with asset manager expectations, documentation standards and compliance timelines. Comfortable with as-is, distressed, partially renovated, vandalized and access-limited properties.
Occupied vs. vacant
Exterior-only assessments when interior access isn’t available, with occupancy, access and condition uncertainty disclosed and reflected in the assumptions.
Turnaround
Most BPOs completed within 24–48 hours, depending on access and complexity. Proactive communication if anything delays delivery.
Compliance-driven approach
Accuracy and platform standards come first.
A legal and paralegal background shapes how I work: accuracy, consistency and adherence to platform requirements are non-negotiable. The goal is to reduce revisions, prevent rejections and protect every party from unnecessary risk.
- Complete, properly ordered photo sets
- Clear, neutral commentary
- Equator and RES.NET platform standards
- On-time delivery aligned with SLA expectations
Primary coverage
- Newton County
- Rockdale County
- DeKalb County
- Henry County
- Fulton County
- Clayton County
- Macon-Bibb County
- Athens-Clarke County
- Butts County
Additional counties available on request based on volume and proximity. Happy to confirm availability, coverage and platform experience, or send a resume.
About
Meet your Investie Bestie.
I’m Lakia Mack, a licensed Georgia REALTOR® with Lokation Real Estate, based in Covington. I help buyers, sellers, investors and landlords make decisions on real numbers.
My approach comes from two careers that rarely meet. For more than 20 years I’ve worked in the legal field, first inside large law firms and then running my own practice. That’s where I learned to read every line of a contract, track every deadline and negotiate without drama.
At the same time, I’ve spent over 10 years investing in my own real estate across Metro Atlanta, Macon and Milledgeville. I know what a missed inspection item, a weak tenant or a bad comp actually costs, because I’ve paid for those lessons myself.
Today I bring both to every client. I complete Broker Price Opinions for lenders and asset managers, so pricing is built from comps and condition, not hype. And I specialize in the transactions other agents avoid: short sales, pre-foreclosures, inherited homes, occupied rentals and value-add properties.
The goal is simple: informed decisions and clean execution. That’s what “turning confusion into coins” means to me.
Client reviews
What buyers, sellers and investors say.
Every transaction is different. The goal is always the same: clear communication, accurate pricing and a smooth process from start to finish.
Contact
Let’s talk through your goals.
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Not sure where to start?
A 15-minute call is usually enough to tell you your options and your next step. No pressure.