All Forum Posts by: Drew Johnson

Welcome! I am from the area as well. I currently have two rentals in Lakewood and just getting started. 

I believe the best way to learn is to just do it. Unless there is something on the line for me, I am not going to be willing to invest my energy to learning about it. Some people say that is a bit backwards, but for me I know I will learn quicker.

Let me know if I can help in any way!

I found him on next door actually. There are a few on there that were being recommended and I called a few until I found one I like. He now does most of my maintenance - outside of painting because I can do that!

I would find a local handyman - if you want I have a few - that would do vinyl. I had a garage in Lakewood wrapped with white vinyl and it's perfect.

A potential tenant texted me this morning asking if I would accept $500 flat rate a month for utilities if I kept them all in my name. This is much higher then what they would be. Should I do this or will it turn out that they will just run everything so I end up paying anyway?

Welcome, Josh! I am a newbie from Cleveland as well. Learning the ropes can be tough if you have questions just let me know.

Thanks for the message Don. Great to see all these local guys on here!

 Thanks, Daniel! My wife grew up in Bay, and we are focused on Lakewood right now.

James,

Nice to meet you. I live in Avon Lake and my rentals are in Lakewood. I see your truck all over the place! 

I am toying with the idea of getting my real estate license to learn more, but not sure if it is worth the costs.

Hello everyone! I am new here after being introduced to the podcast a few months ago. I think I listened to about 20 episodes while renovating my newest rental and I'm hooked. My name reason for joining is to learn more about real estate and start networking.

So far, I have done all of my learning by doing! Over the last year without much knowledge, I have made a few private investments as well as bought two of my own rental properties in Cleveland. I have had some (beginners) luck as well as TONS of learning lessons. But I am not letting the mistakes get me down - my viewpoint is there are no mistakes as long as you learn from them! 

My background is internet marketing but I am looking at real estate as a side hustle for now and potentially one day a full-time operation.

I am looking forward to learning, growing, and meeting some new people!