All Forum Posts by: Zeke Liston

Hello everyone,

I'm in the process of building a strong team in Cleveland, OH, as we aim to grow our portfolio in the area. Our main focus is on section 8 rentals, and we're currently seeking a reliable property manager and contractor who can help us bring properties to rent-ready conditions. If anyone has contacts they've had positive experiences with or are currently working with, I'd greatly appreciate any recommendations. Feel free to send me a private message!

Thank you!

Hi all, I am new to this board, and I am new to investing in real estate.  I am looking forward to connecting and learning from those who are more experienced in doing passive income.  I am in NJ, but I would like to explore opportunities in landlord-friendly states for rental income through commercials or apartments or houses.  Any leads or tips on how to start are appreciated.  Thanks.  

I’m looking to purchase a quadruplex in an appreciating market. Not necessarily looking for cash flow but wanting to break even at least. Budget is 800k-1m. Any market recommendations?

Hello all, 

Trying to get into US Real-estate market from Canada. 

I do not have any real estate investing experience.

Interested in Cash flow properties. 

Where can I start? 

Turnkey services is also something that I am willing to look into. 

Any help would be super appreciated.

Thank you

I'm currently an owner of a 1 bedroom condo in the SF Bay Area, California that has performed okay on AirBNB and on the private market.

I've got about $120k cash saved up (I know, not much, but thought it wouldn't hurt to ask)

I'm looking to buy a second condo in cash, and am an all cash investor for religious reasons and do not deal with loans, etc.

Are there any recommended regions in the US where I can get a Studio, 1 bedroom, or 2 bedroom condo for around $120k cash all in?

I've considered places like Florida (Orlando, Tampa), North Carolina (Raleigh, Charlotte), Ohio (Columbus, Cincinatti), Kentucky (Louisville).

Have also considered places in Central California like Fresno, Bakersfield, etc 

My goal is to just rent it out on the private market and make some extra cash flow. 

Would be nice to also have the ability to rent it out short term (AirBNB, etc) but this isn't totally necessary. 

Any locations that may fit my budget and provide a decent return?

I know it may be ideal to focus on Central California since I'm about a 2.5 hour drive from there, but the landlord friendly laws of other states entice me and I get concerned if I buy in California I'll end up getting a bad tenant without the ability to easily get them to leave. 

I’m currently 19 living in Denver with my parents. I have a job making ~ 90k and I plan on moving to Texas sometime in the near future. I found an opportunity to purchase a property that would cash flow approximately 100 dollars a month in Texas including property management fees among all other various expenses with a tenant already on a lease. Should I embark on this and move in once the tenant’s lease is up or buy another property and continue to rent it when I do move, or just wait until I move to purchase a property down there?

What are some strong areas to purchase property in Cleveland area? Looking at duplex in Garfield Heights. Also, Parma area looks good. Any other good areas and areas to avoid? Thanks!

Hey BP, was having a conversation with a newish investor and was discussing markets on a macro level.  We were talking hypothetically if you were targeting markets where investments were under 250k which would be the best markets to look in.  I gave him some ideas, (OKC, Omaha, parts of TX) and he was dead set on the south.
Thought this would be an interesting question that if you want to build a portfolio but only could target homes under 250k to hold as rentals, where would you look?

Hi BiggerPockets Community,

I'm in the process of purchasing my first rental property in Columbus, Ohio, and I could use some guidance on choosing the best neighborhood for long-term appreciation. While I'm not yet familiar with the neighborhoods in Columbus, I'm specifically looking for a small multi-family rental property that will offer long-term appreciation potential. I'm not desperate for immediate cash flow, but I also don't want to invest in anything with negative cash flow.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hey Everyone! Here is the lowdown:

Purchased an investment single family home 2bed/1bath in North Park that was well under market value due to repairs needed and being built in 1928. 

Purchase Price: $585k with a $100k down payment on a 2.7% interest rate. 

Remodel Costs $115k. It was definitely not the most judicious remodel but, a great learning experience. 

Now, we owe about $470k and the zestimate is $760k without the remodel factored in. 

It currently rents out at about a $100 cash flow including expenses. 

I want to buy out of state next but I'm debating if I should sell the home and do a 1031 exchange on another investment property? Or hold and rent as long as possible? Thanks ahead of time!