Looking to start investing and building a team in Cleveland

[Kash Jawed]

Hi BP Fam,

I am looking to invest in the CLE market and seeking referrals to build a team there. 

Strategy: I am a fan of the BRRR strategy and looking for 2-4 units in B-C neighborhoods (thanks to James Wise Cleveland grading guide) where I can do some light rehab and refinance after 3 months. I'd normally finance the initial purchase but able to buy in cash (quicker) in exchange for additional equity. With this criteria, I have signed up with various wholesalers for off-market deals and been analyzing them to have a feel for the market.

Team members I'm looking for:

1. A reputable contractor who can help verify property condition and provide rehab estimates. This would happen after I have the deal under contract and I will be compensating them for their effort to provide the estimate. Hopefully I can continue to work with them once I go firm.

2. A reputed property manager who can help me with providing rent estimates and able to manage the property for me. If they can provide a comparative market analysis and help source off-market deals, that would be great asset.

I would love to get some recommendations from the experts already in this market.

Also, please let me know if I am missing anything. All feedback is welcome and appreciated

Thank you.