The time has come for me to start investing in real estate and before doing so i'm looking to build a strong and dedicated team of partners: agents, lenders, contractors and property managers mainly in the Cleveland area (but also open to markets within a 2-3 hr drive away) that already possess an excellent track record in their line of work and that value long term collaboration.

Being out of state, I would suggest vetting your "team", meaning find an investor realtor, lender/s (hard $ / long term), property manager, contractors, etc.

Here’s the winning formula successful local house buyers and wholesalers use to connect with sellers, close deals, and create win-win solutions:Be Relentless: Show up every day with positivity and persistence.

Dict from short-term rentals, co-living emphasizes longer-term residency and communal engagement.Met Growth and Financial MetricsMarket Expansion: In 2024the global co-living market was valued at approximately $7.82 billion, with projections indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5% from 2025 to 2030.

@Ryan Johnston If your rental is costing you $75–$150 per month, weigh the long-term appreciation potential against the ongoing losses.

I.E. you know the area better than others.Is there a short-term rental market where you vacation at, where you went to college or where you grew up in?

It was a long wait but I got a lot of good upgrades.

The RTR team wanted us to invest in real estate and most importantly to see us be successful long term.

The way I finally found success was through repetition and then building systems as you repeat to help you scale...

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