Introduction To Real Estate

[Ronnie Lanier]

Are there any experienced real estate investors in the Cincinnati Ohio area that care to contribute to this forum. I'm new to the field. Eager to learn and to get started. In need of a local mentor. In need of an agent. In need of so much though not sure what that so many needs are. There is so many properties in my area. So much potential.

[Alex Brookbank]

@Ronnie Lanier

Funny post. It may be too your shock but there is in fact a growing Cincinnati community on bigger pockets. If you add a picture to your profile and start posting, there's no doubt that you'll start networking and meeting people off-site, if you choose to do that.

In terms of Cincinnati, there is potential. Not so much with say population growth, but Hamilton County's population is relatively flat now adays, and a large swath of Cincinnati is trending up. Downtown/OTR is revitalized, Oakley is hot. The northern suburbs clustered around west chester and liberty township are growing as well. So there's undeniable progress.

There's lots and lots to learn, build, and decide. Talking to Real Estate Agents, saving money, and networking on BP is where I would start / did start.

Start thinking through your goals and build a plan around that. Do you want to sit back and kick it in 30 years ... when you're ready for retirement. Do you want cash flow as soon as possible, are you saving for future college education, are you handy and like construction? The answers to these questions will guide you to invest in single family or multifamily, lower or upper middle class areas, stable or transitioning areas, and rentals or flips. 

Good luck!!