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All Forum Posts by: Samuel Diouf

Samuel Diouf has started 1 posts and replied 1267 times.

Post: Seeking Great Property Manager

Samuel Diouf
#4 Out of State Investing Contributor
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  • Columbus & Cleveland, OH
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Hey Jayson, I'd love to send you a list of useful contacts for out-of-state investing in the Cleveland market! 

Post: Looking for DSCR Lenders for Sub-$80K Deals in Cleveland, OH (Section 8 Rentals)

Samuel Diouf
#4 Out of State Investing Contributor
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  • Columbus & Cleveland, OH
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Hey Henry, I'd love to send you some great lenders for sub $100k deals.  

Post: Which Zip Codes Are Best for Buy-and-Hold? Looking for Real Investor Insights

Samuel Diouf
#4 Out of State Investing Contributor
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  • Columbus & Cleveland, OH
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Hey Ivan, for long term holds I'd say any neighborhood that's cash-flowing in Columbus is a good choice. I like the C to B neighborhoods of Columbus. 

If you're looking for higher cash-flow, Cleveland is another great marker to invest in. 

I'd love to share a graded map of Ohio with you! 

Post: Newbie in Ohio

Samuel Diouf
#4 Out of State Investing Contributor
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  • Columbus & Cleveland, OH
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Welcome to Bigger Pockets Melissa!

It helps to network with as many people in the industry as you can. A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association. You can usually find some events by doing a simple google search.

Post: Looking for Help in Columbus Ohio

Samuel Diouf
#4 Out of State Investing Contributor
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  • Columbus & Cleveland, OH
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Hey Ravi, I'd love to send you a list of referrals in the Columbus area that could be useful for your newest property.

Post: Looking for Property Manager in Bedford, OH / Cleveland Area for a Duplex

Samuel Diouf
#4 Out of State Investing Contributor
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  • Columbus & Cleveland, OH
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Hey Bret, I'd be glad to share some PM referrals with you.

Post: Real Estate Attorney for Issues With Purchase in Cleveland

Samuel Diouf
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  • Columbus & Cleveland, OH
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Hey Chad, if the deal is being marketed as a 5 unit but is zoned as a 4 unit... there's probably an additional unit that was added later without permits. I would make sure that the unit has everything you need to ensure that it could be properly zoned. 

If the 5th unit can't be zoned you'll only be able to get the property certified as a 4 unit. I'd be glad to share a document about rezoning in Cleveland with you.

Post: RN Looking to Start Real Estate Investing – Seeking Advice on First Rental

Samuel Diouf
#4 Out of State Investing Contributor
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  • Columbus & Cleveland, OH
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Quote from @Mark Rolfe:

Thanks for the helpful info and the link to the “core four” article — that’s exactly the kind of structure I’ve been trying to understand better.

I’m still in the research phase and narrowing down which market to focus on, so your advice about building a strong local team is really timely. Having the right people in place seems like a key piece, especially when investing remotely.

If you have any tips on finding a reliable investor-friendly agent or PM from a distance, I’d really appreciate your insight.

Quote from @Samuel Diouf:

Welcome to Bigger Pockets Mark!

Bigger Pockets is a great place to learn and connect with fellow investors.

If you’re looking to invest long distance, I definitely recommend first identifying a single market you want to invest in, and then putting a heavy focus on building your core-4 team. This team consists of an Investor Focused Agent, Lender, Contractor, and PM.

Read this article on the "core 4". It explains the team that you should develop to have a strong foundation under you while investing remotely.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-team


I'm glad that helped! 

For building the team, I'd start by going to the "Build Your Investing Team" section in Bigger pockets. 

Post: Best Cities for High Cash Flow Multi-Family?

Samuel Diouf
#4 Out of State Investing Contributor
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  • Columbus & Cleveland, OH
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Hey Angela, Cleveland, OH is a strong market to invest in from in or out of the state! I started investing here after moving to Ohio from Florida for of the growing market. I spend all day sourcing deals now.

If you’re looking to invest long distance, I definitely recommend first identifying a single market you want to invest in, and then putting a heavy focus on building your core-4 team. This team consists of an Investor Focused Agent, Lender, Contractor, and PM.

Read this article on the "core 4". It explains the team that you should develop to have a strong foundation under you while investing remotely.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-team

Post: Looking for Multi-Family Properties

Samuel Diouf
#4 Out of State Investing Contributor
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  • Columbus & Cleveland, OH
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Welcome to Bigger Pockets Racine!

It helps to network with as many people in the industry as you can. A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association. You can usually find some events by doing a simple google search.