All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

@Tom Horan

Please keep us posted on the outcome. I'm learning there are very creative deals to be made as long as the seller is motivated to unload a property.

Just curious- you stated you compiled a list of homes that were free and clear in your neighborhood. How did you go about doing this? I am interested in buying a rental in a neighboring town near my city and a list like this would be great. Any insight would be much appreciated! 

Welcome Steve. I'm also relatively new to BP, looking to learn and invest. I'm from Willowick. Maybe we can chat at some point. 

This is frustrating. As a newbie, my first interest is the wholesale strategy. I'm in Cleveland, Ohio and hear that it is illegal. But I'm sure many are doing it. There HAS to be a legal way. I just hope I can find the right people to help me learn and understand this!

 Hi Charles. I see you are an Ohio resident and wholesaler in Ohio. I am also an Ohio resident and looking to start investing in Cleveland area. How have you been able to move around the wholesale laws here?  

Thanks @Ron Szmik. I also came across that during research. And being an agent is not a goal of mine, so I'll have to keep digging on this.

@Simon Shih. Good point. That's something I've been considering.

Thanks James! I am saving every penny possible and hope to embark on my first venture this year....early next.

Buy and holds are my primary goal, but eventually moving into commercial real estate. However, I have become very intrigued with the wholesaling strategy. Upon research, I am finding that Ohio does not allow this unless you are an agent?? Other sources say this is false. As a Cleveland expert, do you know if this is accurate or how I could learn more?

Hi BP nation!

My name is April from Cleveland, Ohio and I have had a passion for real estate investing for years. Now 34, it's time to get started and I am so happy I found you all! I am in the learning stages, but so excited to get my hands on my first deal. So, I am learning patience:-)

I guess the unsolved mystery for me is buying my first investment property as a current homeowner. I see many posts about living in your investment for a couple of years, then renting it out, but I didn't do this. My home is purely residential for my family to grow into. I have no plans to sell anytime soon.

Needless to say that with a mortgage and other expenses, saving is super tough. I mean, is it even possible to start buying properties at this point? What should be my first step since I already own a home. Ugh, any ideas and thoughts are super appreciated.

Looking forward to learning from you all!

Thanks:-)

April B.