All Forum Posts by: Simon Ashbaugh

Hi Regan, welcome to BiggerPockets! It's great to hear about your interest in real estate. Owning buy-and-hold properties and flips is a great goal. You'll find a wealth of knowledge and support here. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions and check out the forums too. All the best!

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hey Rahul, Columbus is a standout choice! The appealing aspect here is the ongoing population growth and other economic factors.

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Columbus, Ohio

Hi Clayton, welcome to BiggerPockets! It's great to hear about your interest single family homes, they're great assets that appreciates in value over time. Be sure to attend your local REI meetups to build up a strong network and check out the forum topics specific to your goals. All the best!

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Hi Katie, welcome to the BiggerPockets community! It's great to hear about your interest in real estate. I recommend starting by tuning in to the BiggerPockets Podcast and attend your local REI meetups to build up a strong network. Also check out the forum topics specific to your goals. All the best!

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Hi there Adam, welcome to BiggerPockets! This is the perfect place to start learning and building connections for your real estate journey. I highly recommend that you attend local REI networking groups and meetups to connect with fellow real estate investors and check out the forums, you can find discussions specific to your goals there and gain valuable insights. All the best!

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Hey Hogan, welcome to BiggerPockets! I highly recommend starting by tuning in to the BiggerPockets podcast. Expand your network and explore social media events. Make sure to connect with local lenders and brokers, it will be beneficial for achieving your real estate goals. All the best!

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Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hey Armando, congrats on taking the leap into real estate! A 4-unit property is a great way to start and scale fast.

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Cleveland, Ohio

Hey Nichlolas, it all boils down to your risk tolerance and what your main goal is. A single-family home can definitely be easier to manage upfront. But as others have already mentioned, with a multi-family, the potential to scale faster is there especially for long-term investing.

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Quote from @Mayuresh Kshirsagar:

Hi,

I am a newbie starting out as an out of state investor. Have started out in Austin getting 2 duplexes. But ended up being a lot of negative cashflow on both.

I got started! But now trying am struggling to find a good deal.

Primarily thinking of Cleveland, Austin and Peoria.

Any recommendations if this looks like a good place to start?

Hey Mayuresh, Cleveland is definitely a great spot for targeting cash flow. Check out areas like Lakewood, Old Brooklyn, Brooklyn Centre, Edgewater, Jefferson and West Boulevard. These are some places that are good to explore.

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Hey Matt, welcome to BP! OOS investing can be a great way to diversify your portfolio but having a solid strategy is key. Figure out what you're aiming for. Are you looking for steady rental income or long-term appreciation? Once you know your goals, you can pick a market that fits the bill. Also, since you'll be managing the properties remotely, building a strong team is important. Find a local agent who's familiar with your target market and a property manager to handle the day-to-day operation. Then, find a mentor doing what you want to do. You could start your search by reaching out to lenders, brokers or other investors you meet at REI meetups. Most will be able to provide one. All the best!

Very helpful! I am looking for steady rental income. I appreciate the tips in finding the correct support.

You're welcome! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

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