All Forum Posts by: Mike Paolucci

Hi all! I’ve been a member of Bigger Pockets since 2021 when I purchased my first investment property, but I haven’t been active on here. Thats about to change! I’m looking forward to connecting with and learning from you all as I take my next steps as an investor. I live in California but my primary investment location currently is Cleveland, although I’m looking at other locations as well.

Hey @Brooke Roundy, Glad to see another California investor investing in Ohio.
I'm originally from San Francisco, CA and started investing in 2021. It was pretty hard to find properties where the numbers and landlord laws made sense which is what ultimately led me to investing in Columbus, OH.I've been able to get a healthy combination of both cashflow and appreciation from all my properties after a little TLC.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Hi Mike! I was very focused on just one area due to interest and comfort level, and it was a combination of timing, research, determination and luck that led to my first investment. I’d like to expand so I’m working on formulating a low-capital strategy to add doors for STR and LTR. People thought I was nuts when I told them I bought a property in Cleveland. When I explained the numbers to them they came around. :)

Yeh, I was in that same boat when I was telling my buddies about my Columbus properties. Numbers don't lie and few of them started investing in LTR out here!!

If you start thinking about more of an appreciation/cashflow combo play, Columbus is a great option for you, especially since it's only couple of hours away from Cleveland.

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Starting Out

Post: Where Should I Start

Mike Paolucci

Posted March 02, 2024 12:15

Realtor
Columbus, Oh
Posts 245
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@Baahir Starkey

Have you thought about out of state investing? I'm originally from San Francisco, CA and started investing in 2021. It was pretty hard to find properties where the numbers and landlord laws made sense which is what ultimately led me to investing in Columbus, OH.

The numbers and landlord laws out here made sense then, and they still do today. I've been able to get a healthy combination of both cashflow and appreciation from all my properties after a little TLC.

Happy to share my experiences. Good luck on your REI journey and property search!!

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

New Member Introductions

Post: Never too late to start!

Mike Paolucci

Posted March 02, 2024 12:02

Realtor
Columbus, Oh
Posts 245
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Quote from @Rylee Whitters:

Hello everyone,

I am a 25 year old civil engineer EIT (engineer-in-training) that focuses on commercial and residential development design. I am excited to learn more about investing in real estate and starting a real estate portfolio in the near future. While I work towards becoming a professional engineer and working with developers, my goal is to own a couple multi-unit properties by the time I’m 30. I look forward to getting my feet wet in the real estate world and joining the community!

Glad to be here,

Hey @Rylee Whitters, congrats on taking the first steps.

Happy to share my experiences. Good luck on your REI journey and property search!!

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Spokane, Washington

New Member Introductions

Post: Ready to Learn, Network & Invest the Right Way

Mike Paolucci

Posted March 02, 2024 11:55

Realtor
Columbus, Oh
Posts 245
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Quote from @Geo Lee:

I’m a green individual actively on a path to obtaining my first investment property. Always ready to learn and network with long term goals of creating everlasting financial literacy and wealth for my family and many future generations that’ll come after I’m gone.

Hey @Geo Lee, Welcome to BP!

Happy to share my experiences. Good luck on your REI journey and property search!!

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New Member Introductions

Post: New Investor in LTR and STR

Mike Paolucci

Posted March 02, 2024 11:54

Realtor
Columbus, Oh
Posts 245
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Quote from @Brooke Roundy:

Let me know if you have any questions.

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New Member Introductions

Post: Investing in Seattle

Mike Paolucci

Posted March 02, 2024 11:49

Realtor
Columbus, Oh
Posts 245
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Hey @Seallington Touch I'd recommend attending some local meet ups and listening to the podcasts. Those are great ways to learn and network with local investors. Also, think about out of stat investing if the numbers don't make sense to invest locally.

I'm originally from San Francisco, CA and started investing in 2021. It was pretty hard to find properties where the numbers and landlord laws made sense which is what ultimately led me to investing in Columbus, OH.

Happy to share my experiences. Good luck on your REI journey and property search!!

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New Member Introductions

Post: Hello from San Francisco!

Mike Paolucci

Posted March 02, 2024 11:46

Realtor
Columbus, Oh
Posts 245
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Quote from @Stephanie Lilly:

Hello, I joined a few months ago but am finally getting around to posting. New to Real Estate, though I've been a long-time onlooker and researcher.

Just moved to San Francisco though I grew up in Gainesville, FL. Still figuring out what area/s to focus on, though I have some ideas. See you around the forum!

Stephanie :)

Hey @Stephanie Lilly. Welcome to BP!

Happy to share my experiences. Good luck on your REI journey and property search!!

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San Francisco, California

New Member Introductions

Post: New Out of State Investor

Mike Paolucci

Posted March 02, 2024 11:42

Realtor
Columbus, Oh
Posts 245
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Quote from @Sarah Watanabe:

Hi,

I’m a new investor in my late twenties looking to acquire my first long term rental property. It would be great if anyone can share their stories of how they first got started!

Thanks,

Sarah

Happy to share my experiences. Good luck on your REI journey and property search!!

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Orange County, California

New Member Introductions

Post: Aspiring Real Estate Investor

Mike Paolucci

Posted March 02, 2024 11:38

Realtor
Columbus, Oh
Posts 245
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Quote from @Caleb Ripley:

Hello All,

My name is Caleb and I have been an aspiring real estate investor for years.
I am Looking to network with people through learning, collaborating and meeting like minded investors.

I am hoping to land my first deal in the near future and begin my journey in this venture. I live in the Northern California area and hope to invest in many different markets.

I am a US Army Veteran and a CA Certified Electrician.

I look forward to chat with you and learn all the tricks of this trade from you!

Hey @Caleb Ripley, Welcome to BP! I'm originally from San Francisco, CA and started investing in 2021. It was pretty hard to find properties where the numbers and landlord laws made sense which is what ultimately led me to investing in Columbus, OH.

Happy to share my experiences. Good luck on your REI journey and property search!!

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Sacramento, California

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