About Us
We take care of the hard work so you can enjoy the benefits of real estate without the stress of being a landlord.
J Botha Holdings was founded to help individuals attain financial independence by investing in high-quality commercial real estate
Our team specializes in discovering, acquiring, stabilizing, and managing profitable commercial properties. We’re dedicated to continuously improving and adapting to the ever-changing market to meet your needs and investment goals.
We Delight Our Investors
We offer incredible investments and provide best-in-class service in an honest and transparent manner.
We Invest in the Best Deals
Through extensive networking, fine-tuned underwriting, and domain expertise we make excellent investments.
We Take Proactive Ownership
We anticipate problems, develop solutions, and ask for help when needed. We are committed to our role and take initiative to move the needle forward.
Discover Our Team
Get acquainted with our team – a dedicated group of professionals who are passionate about helping you generate passive income. Our team offers a wealth of experience, a profound understanding of the local market, and a commitment to providing exceptional service. Each team member is here to support you throughout your investment journey, ensuring a seamless and successful experience. Meet the individuals behind our success and see firsthand how our expertise and personalized approach can elevate your real estate pursuits.
Kobus Botha
Founder
Kobus Botha is a Real estate investor who Focuses on and specializes in multi-tenant assets, In the North GA, Southern TN and Western AL Markets. Kobus believes that focusing on his “Own Backyard” is not only a fundamental part for Multi-tenant excellence and success, but also one of the strongest building blocks for critical underwriting and eventual asset management. In Addition to his passion for real-estate Kobus is an avid Scuba diver and spends many hours month after month in volunteer work in his local community From a humble childhood in Southern Africa, Kobus emigrated himself and his family to the US in 2007, on his own steam through sheer determination and continued education and learning. Kobus is a very practical and hands-on person and holds an agricultural diploma, the trade as Millwright which complements his real-estate expertise very well
Carla Botha
Founder
Carla Botha is a proud Georgia business owner and a key member of J Botha Holdings. She runs Millwright Automation LLC, specializing in industrial maintenance and overhead crane services. With over a decade of experience, Carla handles all the company’s accounting and back-office operations. Her career has been diverse, starting as a typesetter in printing and advertising, moving into accounting at a travel agency, and managing businesses like Maxidor Security Doors and Rooftek Skylights. These roles have honed her organizational skills and attention to detail. Living in North Georgia, Carla has a deep understanding of local markets and a strong network of industry contacts. This knowledge helps J Botha Holdings spot great investment opportunities. Outside of work, Carla loves traveling, scrapbooking, sewing, crocheting, reading, gardening, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Garrison Gilbert
Senior Advisor
Honesty, integrity, and teamwork is what guides us through our day to day activities Garrison has been a full-time real estate investor since 2001 after completing college with two business majors and a minor in psychology. Since that time, he purchased over 1200 properties including fix/flips, land development deals, beach property acquisitions, single-family rental portfolios, section-8 rental portfolios, high-end estate developments, nonperforming real estate notes, and he was involved with a $50M real estate fund based out of NYC in 2008.
Rod Khlief
Senior Advisor
Rod Khleif is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, multiple business owner, author, mentor, and community philanthropist who is passionate about business, life, success, and giving back. As one of the country’s top real estate trainers, Rod has personally owned and managed over 2,000 properties. Rod is Host of the Top-Ranked iTunes Real Estate Podcast which has been downloaded more than 8,000,000 times – “The Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing Podcast.” Rod is the author of “How to Create Lifetime Cash Flow Through Multifamily Properties” considered to be an essential “textbook” for aspiring multifamily investors.
Dirk de Vyust
Partner
Born and raised in Belgium, Dirk De Vuyst moved to the USA in 1983. He has earned business degrees from Loyola University (Antwerp, Belgium) and American University (Washington, DC). Dirk has spent the last 30 years in the cultured marble industry, most recently as the president of International Marble, LLC, a manufacturer providing large projects with shower bases, tub surrounds and shower glass. All along, he has developed a passion for HI Commercial Real Estate, owning a variety of properties in Cherokee, Cobb and Macon-Bibb Counties, ranging from 7,000 sq ft to 60,000 sq ft. Dirk has also co-invested in self-storage, multi-family and retail properties across the USA. Dirk currently resides in Woodstock, GA. He is fluent in 5 languages and enjoys traveling, golfing, and boating.
Our Investment Philosophy
Consistent Cash Flow
Start Generating immediate cash flow with our properties. As we continuously improve and upgrade these apartments, the cash flow escalates, guaranteeing long-term profitability and optimizing returns.
Forced Appreciation
We employ a strategic value-added strategy for every property acquisition. Through cost reduction and rent increases, we enhance the property’s value, driving its appreciation. This method of forced appreciation is crucial for maximizing returns for our investors.
Growing Value Naturally
While real estate typically increases in value over time, we don’t solely depend on this phenomenon. Rather, it serves as a favorable addition that complements our proactive, value-driven growth strategy. By possessing premium properties in desirable locations, you not only capitalize on our strategic initiatives but also enjoy the natural appreciation of property values.
High Demand
We meticulously identify optimal real estate investment opportunities in key locations, focusing on dynamic markets poised for substantial growth and appreciation. Our selection process emphasizes properties with strong cash flow and significant potential for value appreciation. By specializing in B and C class properties, we minimize vacancy risks while maximizing returns on investment.
Easily Scalable
We procure properties that empower our internal team to excel by minimizing waste and optimizing efficiency from the outset. Through careful selection of assets that facilitate streamlined management, vendor relationships, and supply chains, we effectively lower monthly expenses while simultaneously enhancing property value.
Tax Benefits
Investing in apartments comes with significant tax advantages, such as cost segregation and bonus depreciation. These perks help expedite the financial benefits of real estate ownership, offering substantial tax write-offs right from the start. It’s a smart approach to rapidly boost your investment returns!
Recession Proof
No matter the economic climate or rising inflation, the demand for housing, especially apartments, stays steady. This ongoing need highlights the strength and resilience of real estate investments. Real estate is a stable and dependable choice for building your wealth.
What Sets Us Apart?
Great Locations
- Our specialty is finding properties with these key traits:
- A thriving and diverse job market
- Increasing population trends
- Balanced rent-to-home cost ratios
- A landlord-friendly environment
- We perform detailed and careful due diligence on both the property and the market.
- We craft a smart and thorough business strategy that aims for high returns for our investors.
Adding Value to Properties
- We look for properties with strong basics like prime locations, appealing designs, and in-demand amenities that might have been overlooked or mismanaged.
- By applying our detailed strategy focused on maximizing investment returns, we upgrade both the inside and outside of our properties to attract tenants who are ready to pay more.
- This approach boosts the property’s value and net operating income over time, ensuring our partners enjoy increasing monthly cash flow and significant gains.
Tax Breaks
- In the first year, we conduct a cost segregation analysis so investors can benefit from substantial depreciation deductions through a K-1 form.
- We make the most of bonus depreciation whenever possible.
- This approach speeds up your capital growth by reducing your tax obligations.
Increase Your Returns
- Once we’ve increased the property’s value, we may choose to refinance it and share the proceeds with our limited partners.
- This approach enhances ROI, allowing our partners to reinvest their funds into new opportunities.
Smooth Management & Reliable Income
- Our asset management team is dedicated to improving properties, boosting revenue, and reducing turnover costs by keeping our tenants happy.
Lucrative Property Sales
- We strive to maximize our investment returns by continuously watching the market to find the best time to sell our assets.
Interested in Earning Passive Income?
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover the transformative power of our expertise firsthand.