Anyone investing Cleveland, OHIO FROM NY?

Anyone investing Cleveland, OHIO FROM NY?

Investor · Carle Place, NY · Member since 2016 · 14 posts · 5 votes
Hello everyone, hope all is well.. Is anyone investing in Cleveland, OHio and would like to connect and maybe we share experiencs and help each other out. pls msg me. Thanks
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Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
8y
Originally posted by @Josh Patel:
Hello everyone, hope all is well.. Is anyone investing in Cleveland, OHio and would like to connect and maybe we share experiencs and help each other out. pls msg me. Thanks

 Welcome to the site Josh. As you are looking into Cleveland you'll probably find some value reading The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods.

As for the concept of investing out of state in general remember that It's not really that complicated to buy out of state. It only becomes complicated when investors try to over complicate or over think everything. Whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure it's as smooth as possible.

  • Don't buy in the roughest neighborhood in the urban core. Pick a solid B-Class suburban area. Perhaps a nice 1950's built bungalow.
  • Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home. The reports are 40-90 pages long and go through the entire house in great detail.
  • Get an appraisal. If your using financing the bank requires this. This is good. The bank isn't going to let you blow their money. They have more skin in the game then you do.
  • Make sure you get clear title. If using a lender this is a non issue. They will make you do this. It's those maniacs that buy homes cash via quit claim deed off of craigslist that really get screwed.
  • Make sure your property manager is a licensed real estate brokerage.
  • Understand you can not eliminate all risk, only mitigate it. If you are risk adverse real estate, (especially out of state) is not for you.
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  • Rental Property Investor · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 880 votes
    8y
  • Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
    8y
    Originally posted by @Josh Patel:
    Hello everyone, hope all is well.. Is anyone investing in Cleveland, OHio and would like to connect and maybe we share experiencs and help each other out. pls msg me. Thanks

     Welcome to the site Josh. As you are looking into Cleveland you'll probably find some value reading The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods.

    As for the concept of investing out of state in general remember that It's not really that complicated to buy out of state. It only becomes complicated when investors try to over complicate or over think everything. Whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure it's as smooth as possible.

    • Don't buy in the roughest neighborhood in the urban core. Pick a solid B-Class suburban area. Perhaps a nice 1950's built bungalow.
    • Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home. The reports are 40-90 pages long and go through the entire house in great detail.
    • Get an appraisal. If your using financing the bank requires this. This is good. The bank isn't going to let you blow their money. They have more skin in the game then you do.
    • Make sure you get clear title. If using a lender this is a non issue. They will make you do this. It's those maniacs that buy homes cash via quit claim deed off of craigslist that really get screwed.
    • Make sure your property manager is a licensed real estate brokerage.
    • Understand you can not eliminate all risk, only mitigate it. If you are risk adverse real estate, (especially out of state) is not for you.
  • Investor · Hoboken, NJ · Member since 2016 · 8 posts · 2 votes
    8y

    Ohio City has been booming and it will continue very trendy and its the place to be after college ... Very similar vibe as Williamsburg / Hoboken NJ... There is a lot of property there and every free space has contractors building town homes.

  • Equity Raiser and Turnkey Provider · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    8y
    Originally posted by @Josh Patel:
    Hello everyone, hope all is well.. Is anyone investing in Cleveland, OHio and would like to connect and maybe we share experiencs and help each other out. pls msg me. Thanks

     A lot of the suburbs in Cleveland are taking off right now! Great time to jump in!

  • Investor · Carle Place, NY · Member since 2016 · 14 posts · 5 votes
    8y

    Thanks e every one very helpful information.  Now, im in contract with single family search of a referal to a responsive , license d & trust worthy property management company in south Euclid, oh area.  Any volunteers?

  • Rental Property Investor · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2016 · 18 posts · 9 votes
    8y
    Hi Josh let’s connect :)
  • Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2018 · 4 posts · 1 vote
    8y
    Hi Josh, I invest in rental properties, in and around Cleveland with a partner who lives there. I'd be happy to chat further and put you in touch with some "boots on the ground" out there and answer any questions.
  • Investor · Carle Place, NY · Member since 2016 · 14 posts · 5 votes
    8y
    Originally posted by @Craig Keefer:

    Hi Josh, I invest in rental properties, in and around Cleveland with a partner who lives there. I'd be happy to chat further and put you in touch with some "boots on the ground" out there and answer any questions.

  • Investor · Carle Place, NY · Member since 2016 · 14 posts · 5 votes
    8y

    Craig, Any good referal for PM

  • Specialist · Louisville, KY · Member since 2017 · 166 posts · 154 votes
    8y
    Tom Ott Tell me about it. I was going to move to Louisville, KY, but we decided to head closer to family since we have two young ones. Trying to find a nice place in Rocky River has been insanity. Find an overpriced gut property in a good area and it has a trail of potential buyers with their contractors coming in and out like ants...to be under contract in days or hours.
  • Investor · Carle Place, NY · Member since 2016 · 14 posts · 5 votes
    8y

    thanks every one i really appreciate your feedbacks & will utilize soon.

  • Investor · Pittsburgh PA · Member since 2018 · 102 posts · 76 votes
    8y

    @James Wise  great article on grading the neighborhoods. I will be referring to it as I am interested in multi family dwellings.

    @Josh Patel I too am interested in Cleveland keep us posted on your progress.

  • Investor · Pittsburgh PA · Member since 2018 · 102 posts · 76 votes
    8y

    @James Wise  great article on grading the neighborhoods. I will be referring to it. 

  • Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
    8y
    Originally posted by @Dominique Pradel-Lewis:

    @James Wise  great article on grading the neighborhoods. I will be referring to it. 

     Thanks. I am glad you enjoyed it.

  • New to Real Estate · Miami/Newyork · Member since 2021 · 60 posts · 42 votes
    5y

    ran into this post i am from new york and just started my REI JOURNEY IN CLEVELAND OHIO would like to connect with people involved in this market.

  • Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
    5y
    Originally posted by @Manuel Villegas:

    ran into this post i am from new york and just started my REI JOURNEY IN CLEVELAND OHIO would like to connect with people involved in this market.

     Holla!

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