New Investor Here

[Armando Albarado]

I'm very new to the game. In the process of buying my first 4 unit! 

[Julio Gonzalez]

Welcome to BiggerPockets, Armando! 

[Brian Arcangeli]

Hi Armando,

Welcome! You're in a great market, you'll do wonderfully - especially if you make use of the forum!

[Kerlous Tadres]

Quote from @Armando Albarado:

I'm very new to the game. In the process of buying my first 4 unit! 

 Congrats man! Keep learning the whole process and you will continue to get better and better

[Jacob Kocent]

Hi Armando, Welcome to BP and real estate investing! Cleveland is a great place to start, so I hope you find success there! 

[Simon Ashbaugh]

Hey Armando, congrats on taking the leap into real estate! A 4-unit property is a great way to start and scale fast. 

[Mackaylee Beach]

Welcome to BP and congrats on your upcoming purchase!

[Patrick Drury]

@Armando Albarado
If you are looking to get started I would recommend being in areas on the West Side of Cleveland like West Blvd, Cudell, Old Brooklyn, Clark Fulton, Edgewater, Jefferson, and Brooklyn Centre. The reason is the rent-to-price ratio is good so you can cash flow, and most of the West side doesn’t have a Point of sale inspection which is really annoying.

[Min Zhang]

Congrats on your upcoming milestone Armando! Great to know you are looking to purchase in Cleveland. Great market for cash flow opportunities. If there's anything I can do, please let me know!

[Joshua Janus]

Quote from @Armando Albarado:

I'm very new to the game. In the process of buying my first 4 unit! 

 Awesome! Careful on the 4 units in Cleveland. They have poor parking setups, smaller units, generally need a lot more TLC etc. If you find a good one which is rare jump all over it. if not stick to the duplexes. 

[River Sava]

Welcome to BP, Arrmando, and congratulations!

Do you have any plans for value-add projects or are you looking into something fairly turnkey?

[Samuel Diouf]

Welcome to Bigger Pockets, Armando!

I’m an investor based out of Columbus, OH but I do work in Cleveland. I’d be happy to connect and chat anytime!

These forums are a great place to learn and meet people, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned investor.

[David Leggett]

Great to hear Armando!  4 units are great because they give you the option to rent some units out while you're working on fixing the other ones up and there is a lot of rental demand in Cleveland and surrounding neighborhoods right now, so it's a great time to get in the market!  Please keep us updated on your progress!

[Remington Lyman]

Quote from @Armando Albarado:

I'm very new to the game. In the process of buying my first 4 unit! 

 Congrats!

[Jimmy Lieu]

Quote from @Armando Albarado:

I'm very new to the game. In the process of buying my first 4 unit! 

Hi Armando, that's amazing that you're looking to buy your first 4-unit. In addition to Cleveland, OH, I would recommend looking into Columbus, OH as well! Great macroeconomics - population growth, job growth and lots of companies moving here. Landlord friendly rules because evictions are quick - won't even take 12 mos. Lots of positive cashflow rentals that hit the 1% rule with tons of appreciation. I'm happy to connect and answer any questions you may have!

[Alfath Ahmed]

Quote from @Armando Albarado:

I'm very new to the game. In the process of buying my first 4 unit! 

 Great Stuff Armando. The first step is to get out of your comfort zone. Cleveland is known for its strong cashflow. Look into Columbus if you looking for equity plays and strong appreciation. 

[Regina Blake]

Hi, many people/ my clients love to invest in real estate in Ohio. People from all over the world inquire about Ohio's real estate market check it out! Congratulations and best wishes!

[Brittany Minocchi]

What's up @Armando Albarado!

Congrats on beginning your journey, OH is a great place to start. Are you local to the area? Are you planning to live in one of the units? Just curious, what made you want to start with a 4-unit over a duplex? 

[James Wise]

Quote from @Armando Albarado:

I'm very new to the game. In the process of buying my first 4 unit! 

 Holla