Introduction and Networking

[Clarence Harvey]

Hello! An aspiring investor here, moving to Cleveland Ohio within the next year or so to househack my first property and begin my real estate journey by age 25/26. Feels like I’m starting late. However

This is my introduction and to also network with anyone within the area of Cleveland and the Ohio area! 
id like to build connections with fellow investors and investor friendly real estate agents. Will be looking to scale relatively quickly as well

if anyone is willing to talk me through the Cleveland area or what I should expect and what to go for! That would be amazing. At the very least I’d like to connect and network with people within the srea

[Jack Krusinski]

Hi Clarence! I just shot you a direct message. I am a investor and Realtor here in the Cleveland area. 

[Kerlous Tadres]

Quote from @Clarence Harvey:

Hello! An aspiring investor here, moving to Cleveland Ohio within the next year or so to househack my first property and begin my real estate journey by age 25/26. Feels like I’m starting late. However

This is my introduction and to also network with anyone within the area of Cleveland and the Ohio area! 
id like to build connections with fellow investors and investor friendly real estate agents. Will be looking to scale relatively quickly as well

if anyone is willing to talk me through the Cleveland area or what I should expect and what to go for! That would be amazing. At the very least I’d like to connect and network with people within the srea

Hey Clarence, 

Congrats on wanting to start your investing journey. I would be more than happy to see if I can help you get started. Biggest thing is to build the right team

[Julio Gonzalez]

Hi Clarence, glad to have you as a part of this awesome community!

-Julio

[Simon Ashbaugh]

Quote from @Clarence Harvey:

Hello! An aspiring investor here, moving to Cleveland Ohio within the next year or so to househack my first property and begin my real estate journey by age 25/26. Feels like I’m starting late. However

This is my introduction and to also network with anyone within the area of Cleveland and the Ohio area! 
id like to build connections with fellow investors and investor friendly real estate agents. Will be looking to scale relatively quickly as well

if anyone is willing to talk me through the Cleveland area or what I should expect and what to go for! That would be amazing. At the very least I’d like to connect and network with people within the srea

Hey Clarence, it is never too late to start in REI. I'd be happy to connect with you.

[Samuel Diouf]

Welcome to Bigger Pockets Clarence!

I moved from Florida to Columbus, OH, to start investing in real estate.

I'd be happy to connect.

[Regina Blake]

Hi, welcome! Ohio is a great place to invest in real estate. Thanks for reaching out if you have any questions or concerns reach out to me! Best Wishes!

[Alfath Ahmed]

Quote from @Clarence Harvey:

Hello! An aspiring investor here, moving to Cleveland Ohio within the next year or so to househack my first property and begin my real estate journey by age 25/26. Feels like I’m starting late. However

This is my introduction and to also network with anyone within the area of Cleveland and the Ohio area! 
id like to build connections with fellow investors and investor friendly real estate agents. Will be looking to scale relatively quickly as well

if anyone is willing to talk me through the Cleveland area or what I should expect and what to go for! That would be amazing. At the very least I’d like to connect and network with people within the srea

Why moving to Cleveland? Is your main goal to house-hack or are you looking to do BRRRR?

[Clarence Harvey]

Quote from @Samuel Diouf:

Welcome to Bigger Pockets Clarence!

I moved from Florida to Columbus, OH, to start investing in real estate.

I'd be happy to connect.

Ditto! I will be a sponge taking in any and all information I can to make my goals come to fruition! I appreciate you bringing yourself forward. 

[Clarence Harvey]

Quote from @Alfath Ahmed:

Quote from @Clarence Harvey:

Hello! An aspiring investor here, moving to Cleveland Ohio within the next year or so to househack my first property and begin my real estate journey by age 25/26. Feels like I’m starting late. However

This is my introduction and to also network with anyone within the area of Cleveland and the Ohio area! 
id like to build connections with fellow investors and investor friendly real estate agents. Will be looking to scale relatively quickly as well

if anyone is willing to talk me through the Cleveland area or what I should expect and what to go for! That would be amazing. At the very least I’d like to connect and network with people within the srea

Why moving to Cleveland? Is your main goal to house-hack or are you looking to do BRRRR?

 The goal is to house hack! However I do want to build quite the portfolio and dabble in other strategies but I’ve done the most research on house hacking! I’m open to other strategies, not at the very beginning though. Not without knowledge/experience

[Clarence Harvey]

Quote from @Regina Blake:

Hi, welcome! Ohio is a great place to invest in real estate. Thanks for reaching out if you have any questions or concerns reach out to me! Best Wishes!

I absolutely will sister ! I need all the insight I can get on the area before I invest. Looking to gain properties that cash flow well and are reliable !

[Clarence Harvey]

Quote from @Julio Gonzalez:

Hi Clarence, glad to have you as a part of this awesome community!

-Julio

Thank you! 

[Jimmy Lieu]

Quote from @Clarence Harvey:

Hello! An aspiring investor here, moving to Cleveland Ohio within the next year or so to househack my first property and begin my real estate journey by age 25/26. Feels like I’m starting late. However

This is my introduction and to also network with anyone within the area of Cleveland and the Ohio area! 
id like to build connections with fellow investors and investor friendly real estate agents. Will be looking to scale relatively quickly as well

if anyone is willing to talk me through the Cleveland area or what I should expect and what to go for! That would be amazing. At the very least I’d like to connect and network with people within the srea

Hi Clarence, welcome to the BiggerPockets community! I'm excited to hear about your real estate journey. I started with a house hack myself when I moved from Portland OR to Columbus OH. Purchased my own rentals and grew my portfolio to over 7 figures. You might also want to consider the Columbus market. Happy to connect and answer any questions you may have.

[Clarence Harvey]

Quote from @Jimmy Lieu:

Quote from @Clarence Harvey:

Hello! An aspiring investor here, moving to Cleveland Ohio within the next year or so to househack my first property and begin my real estate journey by age 25/26. Feels like I’m starting late. However

This is my introduction and to also network with anyone within the area of Cleveland and the Ohio area! 
id like to build connections with fellow investors and investor friendly real estate agents. Will be looking to scale relatively quickly as well

if anyone is willing to talk me through the Cleveland area or what I should expect and what to go for! That would be amazing. At the very least I’d like to connect and network with people within the srea

Hi Clarence, welcome to the BiggerPockets community! I'm excited to hear about your real estate journey. I started with a house hack myself when I moved from Portland OR to Columbus OH. Purchased my own rentals and grew my portfolio to over 7 figures. You might also want to consider the Columbus market. Happy to connect and answer any questions you may have.

We can absolutely connect! I plan on extending my wings far and wide in terms of location. If you’re willing 
I’d like to be able to soak up information and recieve some motivation through our conversations! This has been my dream since I was 19! Any experience and knowledge will help me help others 

[Wale Lawal]

@Clarence Harvey

Cleveland is a popular market for real estate investors, especially those planning house hacking, rentals, and BRRRR strategies. The affordable housing market and diverse neighborhoods make it easy to enter. For house hacking, consider multi-family properties or single-family homes with additional units. Leverage FHA or conventional loans with low down payments.

Good luck!

[Clarence Harvey]

Quote from @Wale Lawal:

@Clarence Harvey

Cleveland is a popular market for real estate investors, especially those planning house hacking, rentals, and BRRRR strategies. The affordable housing market and diverse neighborhoods make it easy to enter. For house hacking, consider multi-family properties or single-family homes with additional units. Leverage FHA or conventional loans with low down payments.

Good luck!

 Thank you! I do appreciate the information 

Are DSCR Loans a good idea in this area ? ( Cleveland ) I'd like to see how others are gaining properties so quickly instead of saving up 20% each time.
what are my options to avoid having to save up 20% each time for a down payment 

[Min Zhang]

I personally love the Cleveland market for its cash flow. I invest heavily in this area as an agent. I grew up on the east side of the town with a well versed knowledge of the neighborhood. I am happy to send you my neighborhood grade map to help you get started. Let me know how I can help Clarence!

[Wale Lawal]

Quote from @Clarence Harvey:

Quote from @Wale Lawal:

@Clarence Harvey

Cleveland is a popular market for real estate investors, especially those planning house hacking, rentals, and BRRRR strategies. The affordable housing market and diverse neighborhoods make it easy to enter. For house hacking, consider multi-family properties or single-family homes with additional units. Leverage FHA or conventional loans with low down payments.

Good luck!

 Thank you! I do appreciate the information 

Are DSCR Loans a good idea in this area ? ( Cleveland ) I'd like to see how others are gaining properties so quickly instead of saving up 20% each time.
what are my options to avoid having to save up 20% each time for a down payment 

DSCR loans are a popular choice for investors in Cleveland, as the real estate market is reasonably priced. These loans are based on the cash flow provided by the property, allowing investors to rapidly build their portfolios without substantial down payments. They also make it easier to qualify for investors who own many homes or are self-employed. Some DSCR loans allow for larger leverage, lowering the down payment need. Other alternatives to save 20% each time include seller financing, partnerships, hard money loans, house hacking, portfolio loans, and private money lenders. Each choice has its own set of risks and benefits, so it's critical to consider your financial status, investing goals, and Cleveland market opportunities before deciding on the best strategy.

Good luck!

[Clarence Harvey]

Quote from @Min Zhang:

I personally love the Cleveland market for its cash flow. I invest heavily in this area as an agent. I grew up on the east side of the town with a well versed knowledge of the neighborhood. I am happy to send you my neighborhood grade map to help you get started. Let me know how I can help Clarence!

Thank you! I’ve messaged you
willing to soak up any knowledge I can. I want to be able to build a portfoliorelatively quickly, yet safely. As well as focus on cash flow