All Forum Posts by: Erin Dorsey Robinson

Hi Kayla!

Welcome to the world of real estate investing. Once you get that bug there's no turning back! My husband and I are local investors and are always glad to connect with people getting started. Please feel free to send me a message directly and let me know if there is anything I can do to help you get started on your journey. We have made some amazing contacts over the years and I would be glad to just chat about your goals and share. 

@Courtney Kelly I completely agree with those who say yes. In Cleveland, the off market deals are definitely still out here. A member of my team had a couple of contacts bring us about 10-12 of them last week. It's definitely a relationship business. If people know, like and trust you they will bring you opportunities because they want to work with you. 

@Kingsley Ogwuegbu this was a good question! It can be tough to get face time with these folks right now, they are so busy. Would love to know more about your project. Ohio City is hot right now- so close to lots of development in Cleveland. Inbox me if you'd be up to connect.

Hi Raluca,

I would be glad to introduce you to a couple of property managers my clients have had success with. Feel free to inbox me if you are interested. Also keep in mind that Cleveland is diverse even within neighborhoods and what you are looking at can very every few blocks. Would be glad to share a bit more from our perspective if you ever want to chat. Wishing you the best with your investing!

@Account Closed this is such a great story! I work with a lot of out of state investors but I love that you took the leap to move to Cleveland and become part of this amazing opportunity. Would love to connect sometime just to make your acquaintance and share some stories. Let me know if you'd be up for that. Congratulations on your success!

@Ari Hadar that’s the easy part! Look around at who other Cleveland investors are recommending. Past clients have no incentive to make recommendations other than sharing a good experience. So it’s your best source for information in my opinion.

@Donna Dade welcome!!!

1. Lol! We just like grass here. No practical reason I can think of. But no one has those stone yards that I’ve seen out west. Grass will be the least of your worries. There are plenty of people around to cut it.

2. I don’t think it can hurt to build relationships early. It’s HARD to find good contractors so I can’t imagine how you could have too many conversations to educate yourself. An investor focused realtor should be able to offer you some recommendations. I have found a few good contractors. But also, you will want to get a feel for property management companies as they will be your first line of defense.

3. Yes! Absolutely. But make sure you are working with a realtor who understands investment property. The residential owner occupant business is very different. Those agents may not have the information or contacts you will need

@Megha Sharma if you do decide to consider out of state I have to second the mention of Cleveland. We live and invest here and have helped others get started here as well. It has been good for us, but I’m biased since I have lived here almost all my life. If you ever decide you want to know more about CLE I’m happy to connect. It’s definitely a popular choice among people who live on the coasts but want to start building portfolios of affordable real estate.

Good luck!

@Dovi Zagelbaum many of my clients are out of state investors who are buying in Cleveland because the cost of entry is still reasonable here. They don’t come and see the properties. An investor focused realtor, or better yet a realtor who also invests should be able to help you build a network of contractors, property managers, finance people and other professionals you will need to stand up and maintain a successful business without you being there. @Andrew Weiner is correct, you probably don’t need a power of attorney to do this although the rules vary by state. Cleveland is not one of the places where it would be necessary except in some very specific circumstances.

@Mark McVey welcome! There are a bunch of these in Cleveland. Check out Meetup.com and just search real estate. Happy to connect with you if you like. I’m not a whole group, but glad to talk real estate with a new investor. Hopefully the in person meetups will be able to start up again sooner than later.