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Updated 25 days ago, 12/01/2024

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Nick Lanza
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Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati OH - Out of state investor looking to build team.

Nick Lanza
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Hi - I'm an out of state investor looking to build my team in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio. I'm looking for property managers, agents, lenders and licensed general contractors. I'm currently looking for SFH 3+bed/2+bath over 1000 sq ft for long term rentals, mostly turn key but would consider small cosmetic rehabs in A to C+ neighborhoods.

I'd also be interested in connecting with other real estate investors that are currently in the area.

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Jack Krusinski
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Hi Nick! I just sent you a DM. I am an agent and have local connections with lenders, PMs, and contractors. 

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Kerlous Tadres
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Kerlous Tadres
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Quote from @Nick Lanza:

Hi - I'm an out of state investor looking to build my team in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio. I'm looking for property managers, agents, lenders and licensed general contractors. I'm currently looking for SFH 3+bed/2+bath over 1000 sq ft for long term rentals, mostly turn key but would consider small cosmetic rehabs in A to C+ neighborhoods.

I'd also be interested in connecting with other real estate investors that are currently in the area.


Hey Nick,

I invest here in Columbus, Ohio, and currently have 4 doors. That's awesome that you're trying to build your team right now and get everything together. Would love to see how I can help you build your team!

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Travis Biziorek
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Travis Biziorek
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Hey Nick, can I ask why Ohio? 

Most folks I talk to each week (about a dozen) are finding it very difficult to make numbers work there currently. 

I'm also in CA but invest in Detroit. It's appreciating much faster than the markets you listed and you can still find cash flowing deals. 

Happy to share some resources and notes on the market there. I own 12-doors in Detroit personally.

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Mike Paolucci
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Mike Paolucci
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Hey Nick, glad to see another bay area investor jumping in. I'm originally from San Francisco. Happy to connect and share some experiences & be a resource. 

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Nick Lanza
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Nick Lanza
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Quote from @Travis Biziorek:

Hey Nick, can I ask why Ohio? 

Most folks I talk to each week (about a dozen) are finding it very difficult to make numbers work there currently. 

I'm also in CA but invest in Detroit. It's appreciating much faster than the markets you listed and you can still find cash flowing deals. 

Happy to share some resources and notes on the market there. I own 12-doors in Detroit personally.

Hi Travis - Thanks for your post. Just sent a DM. 

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Michael Calvey
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Michael Calvey
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Quote from @Nick Lanza:

Hi - I'm an out of state investor looking to build my team in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio. I'm looking for property managers, agents, lenders and licensed general contractors. I'm currently looking for SFH 3+bed/2+bath over 1000 sq ft for long term rentals, mostly turn key but would consider small cosmetic rehabs in A to C+ neighborhoods.

I'd also be interested in connecting with other real estate investors that are currently in the area.

 Have you used any of the Business Finders to build your time? We have great real estate agents in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati that are investor friendly within the Agent Finder. 

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    Jason Allen
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    Hey Nick, 

    This should be easy to find in Columbus. It sounds like you are already aware on who you need to build out your core 4. I'd be glad to connect to discuss opportunities.

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    Patrick Drury
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    Patrick Drury
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    @Nick Lanza
    If you are looking in Columbus I recommend areas like Hilltop, Linden, Eastmoor/ Whitehall, and Franklinton. These are areas where you can cash flow in Columbus because the rent-to-price ratio is favorable. Out of these areas, Franklinton and Linden are seeing some of the most developments. With things like the ONE Linden plan in Linden, which is a 50M plan to improve the neighborhood. Of that 50M, 25M was allocated for the construction of a new recreational faculty that has since been completed. Franklinton has been seeing lots of developments like the completion of Gravity Phase 1 and phases 2 and 3 on the way. As well as coffee shops like Bottoms Up Coffee are moving in and small microbreweries like brew dog and Land Grant.


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    James Wise#5 All Forums Contributor
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    James Wise#5 All Forums Contributor
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    Quote from @Nick Lanza:

    Hi - I'm an out of state investor looking to build my team in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio. I'm looking for property managers, agents, lenders and licensed general contractors. I'm currently looking for SFH 3+bed/2+bath over 1000 sq ft for long term rentals, mostly turn key but would consider small cosmetic rehabs in A to C+ neighborhoods.

    I'd also be interested in connecting with other real estate investors that are currently in the area.


     Holla

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    Remington Lyman
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    Quote from @Nick Lanza:

    Hi - I'm an out of state investor looking to build my team in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio. I'm looking for property managers, agents, lenders and licensed general contractors. I'm currently looking for SFH 3+bed/2+bath over 1000 sq ft for long term rentals, mostly turn key but would consider small cosmetic rehabs in A to C+ neighborhoods.

    I'd also be interested in connecting with other real estate investors that are currently in the area.


     I would be happy to connect with you! I am an investor in Columbus, Ohio

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    Regina Blake
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    Hi, great choice when it comes to investing in Ohio. My clients are from all over the world please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. Good Luck! 

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    Jimmy Lieu
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    Quote from @Nick Lanza:

    Hi - I'm an out of state investor looking to build my team in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio. I'm looking for property managers, agents, lenders and licensed general contractors. I'm currently looking for SFH 3+bed/2+bath over 1000 sq ft for long term rentals, mostly turn key but would consider small cosmetic rehabs in A to C+ neighborhoods.

    I'd also be interested in connecting with other real estate investors that are currently in the area.


    Hi Nick, I'm an investor here in Columbus myself. I started with a house hack then purchased my own rentals - all clean BRRRRs. Now I own a successful rental portfolio that grew to over 7 figures and help my out-of-state clients do the same. Happy to connect and answer any questions you may have.

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    Nick.  I’m investing in Columbus and am NOT a realtor.   Happy to exchange info one investor to another. 

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    Ko Kashiwagi
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    BiggerPockets is a great place to look for this. Also highly recommend meeting people in person if you ever get the chance to go to OH. I've even met a couple of OH investors in SoCal, so I'm sure you'll meet them if you attend local meetups in SF as well. Happy to provide value on the lending side if you have any questions and plans

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    Alfath Ahmed
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    Alfath Ahmed
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    Quote from @Nick Lanza:

    Hi - I'm an out of state investor looking to build my team in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio. I'm looking for property managers, agents, lenders and licensed general contractors. I'm currently looking for SFH 3+bed/2+bath over 1000 sq ft for long term rentals, mostly turn key but would consider small cosmetic rehabs in A to C+ neighborhoods.

    I'd also be interested in connecting with other real estate investors that are currently in the area.


     Hi Nick - I would choose a god real estate agent that can help you get connect with the rest of the members of your team (CORE-4). I would also choose one market. 

    Columbus - great for cashflow and appreciation. Overall, most popular market. 

    Cleveland - good for cashflow. 

    Cincinnati - okay for cashflow. 


    I've put together an investor package for investors on the different market breakdown. Let me know if you are interested and I can share it with you to your email. 

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    Quote from @Nick Lanza:

    Hi - I'm an out of state investor looking to build my team in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio. I'm looking for property managers, agents, lenders and licensed general contractors. I'm currently looking for SFH 3+bed/2+bath over 1000 sq ft for long term rentals, mostly turn key but would consider small cosmetic rehabs in A to C+ neighborhoods.

    I'd also be interested in connecting with other real estate investors that are currently in the area.


     Shooting a message now

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    Happy to discuss on the lending side. I work in the Ohio and Michigan markets. 

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    Alfath Ahmed
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    Alfath Ahmed
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    Quote from @Travis Biziorek:

    Hey Nick, can I ask why Ohio? 

    Most folks I talk to each week (about a dozen) are finding it very difficult to make numbers work there currently. 

    I'm also in CA but invest in Detroit. It's appreciating much faster than the markets you listed and you can still find cash flowing deals. 

    Happy to share some resources and notes on the market there. I own 12-doors in Detroit personally.


     I am curious about the detroit market. I invest and broker a ton here in Columbus. A lot of my Californian investors who were investing in detroit have shifted to Columbus because of the landlord-tenant law and just better growth. 

    Does the market meet the 1% rule? What is the typical vacancy period? Are crime rates low?

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    Quote from @Nick Lanza:

    Hi - I'm an out of state investor looking to build my team in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio. I'm looking for property managers, agents, lenders and licensed general contractors. I'm currently looking for SFH 3+bed/2+bath over 1000 sq ft for long term rentals, mostly turn key but would consider small cosmetic rehabs in A to C+ neighborhoods.

    I'd also be interested in connecting with other real estate investors that are currently in the area.


     Hey Nick,

    Ohio is a great market. Great idea to build a team out there. I am a lender and would love to connect with you and help you better understand that market. 

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    David Leggett
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    Hey Nick!  There are definitely some great cash flow generating neighborhoods in the Cleveland market for what you're looking for.  Really depends on your price range, and the kind of rent you're looking to get.  From what you're describing, I think the best neighborhoods to target are Parma, Parma Hts, Old Brooklyn, Euclid, Lakewood, South Euclid, Cleveland Hts, Berea, Kamms Corners, possibly Bedford and Maple Hts but those are more C neighborhoods.  
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    Quote from @James Wise:
    Quote from @Nick Lanza:

    Hi - I'm an out of state investor looking to build my team in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio. I'm looking for property managers, agents, lenders and licensed general contractors. I'm currently looking for SFH 3+bed/2+bath over 1000 sq ft for long term rentals, mostly turn key but would consider small cosmetic rehabs in A to C+ neighborhoods.

    I'd also be interested in connecting with other real estate investors that are currently in the area.


     Holla


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