All Forum Posts by: Sam Schwab

Thanks Brandon, I am not sure if my green updates will be worth any more than regular updates here in Reynoldsburg. But since I am currently living here I get the savings on utilities so that is worth it to me. I'm also a bit of a sustainability nut anyway.

I'm also doing the other usual items, new laminate and tile flooring, bathroom renovation, kitchen updating and exterior maintenance. So there should be some additional room for value increases. Trying to make everything as tenant proof and as easy to maintain as possible for when I move out and get a renter in here.

Thanks for the warm welcome Joshua, I appreciate it! I really enjoy giving back to my local community and my "global community". Just want to have more time to be able to do that. I will definitely be reaching out as I try to figure out this whole real estate investing thing. I appreciate the offer!

Hello BP,

First time account holder, but long time lurker in Columbus Ohio area. BP has already answered a ton of my questions so I figured it was time to sign up. I also think this is where I put that "I work with a network of investors" and that "I have deals in all fifty states". I have listened to just about every episode of the BP podcast and those lines have come up quite a few times.

I purchased my first deal in December, duplex in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Attempting a live-in BRRRR strategy, the big question is since I am doing all the work myself if I will be able to get the value up enough to refinance all my cash back out, some will be better than none. I am pretty focused on sustainability so my updates are going to include a lot of LED lighting and water saving measures, going to be one big green money-making machine here soon.

Tenants on the other side came with the purchase so haven't gotten to test out the ultimate guide on tenant screening yet. Once I get my side finished I may even get a roommate to also bring in a little house-hacking to the mix, we will see. 

I'm here to continue my education as most of us are and hopefully connect with a few people in my area.

My goal for my real estate journey? Making enough rental income to allow me to focus on turning my family's farm into a family business and allowing me to go on a service trip to a different country each year. Colombia is already checked and I have my eye on Haiti for my next one. 

Looking forward to connecting with you all!

-Sam