Looking for investors to connect with

Looking for investors to connect with

Member since 2026 · 4 posts · 8 votes

Hi BiggerPockets community,

I’m a multifamily investor currently active in Northeast Ohio, with a portfolio of 10+ properties, primarily in the Cleveland market. I’ve been focused on small to mid size multifamily and value add projects, and I’m now looking to expand into Columbus.

I’m specifically looking to connect with investors who are actively involved in 20+ unit multifamily properties in the Columbus market.

The goal is not to pitch deals, but to build relationships with people who are already operating there so we can exchange local knowledge, property management companies, lenders, brokers, contractors, and other key resources. I’m also interested in learning more about any local networking groups, masterminds, coaching programs, or investor communities that are strong in Columbus.

Since my background is Cleveland, I’m approaching Columbus with a serious, long term mindset and want to make sure I’m aligned with the right teams and market intelligence before scaling there.

If you are actively investing in Columbus multifamily or know someone who is, feel free to comment here or message me. I’d be happy to connect and exchange insights.

Looking foward to connect!!

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Arman AhmedPro Member
Real Estate Agent · Columbus Cleveland Dayton, OH · Member since 2024 · 2k+ posts · 972 votes
9mo

Welcome Thomas, your mindset and approach are exactly how most people who’ve scaled successfully into Midwest have done it. It’s a deep and resilient market, but very execution, and relationship-driven, especially in the 20+ unit space where local intel, property management strength, and lender relationships can materially affect outcomes. There’s a solid ecosystem of operators, brokers, and service providers here, and exchanging notes early tends to save a lot of time and friction. Happy to connect and compare perspectives as you build out your Columbus presence.

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  • Min ZhangBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9mo

    Hey Thomas! I like how you’re approaching this from a relationship first angle instead of deal first. I’ve been investing in the Midwest for a while and had a similar learning curve moving from smaller MF into larger assets, and what helped most was exactly what you mentioned: comparing notes on operators, PMs, lenders, and boots on the ground realities rather than chasing numbers on paper. Happy to connect and trade notes!

  • Arman AhmedPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus Cleveland Dayton, OH · Member since 2024 · 2k+ posts · 972 votes
    9mo

    Welcome Thomas, your mindset and approach are exactly how most people who’ve scaled successfully into Midwest have done it. It’s a deep and resilient market, but very execution, and relationship-driven, especially in the 20+ unit space where local intel, property management strength, and lender relationships can materially affect outcomes. There’s a solid ecosystem of operators, brokers, and service providers here, and exchanging notes early tends to save a lot of time and friction. Happy to connect and compare perspectives as you build out your Columbus presence.

  • Kerlous TadresBusiness Member
    Realtor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2023 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9mo
    Quote from @Thomas Sénéchal:

    Hi BiggerPockets community,

    I’m a multifamily investor currently active in Northeast Ohio, with a portfolio of 10+ properties, primarily in the Cleveland market. I’ve been focused on small to mid size multifamily and value add projects, and I’m now looking to expand into Columbus.

    I’m specifically looking to connect with investors who are actively involved in 20+ unit multifamily properties in the Columbus market.

    The goal is not to pitch deals, but to build relationships with people who are already operating there so we can exchange local knowledge, property management companies, lenders, brokers, contractors, and other key resources. I’m also interested in learning more about any local networking groups, masterminds, coaching programs, or investor communities that are strong in Columbus.

    Since my background is Cleveland, I’m approaching Columbus with a serious, long term mindset and want to make sure I’m aligned with the right teams and market intelligence before scaling there.

    If you are actively investing in Columbus multifamily or know someone who is, feel free to comment here or message me. I’d be happy to connect and exchange insights.

    Looking foward to connect!!

    Hey Thomas. 
    Welcome to BiggerPockets! I have experience with transactions involving up to 6 units, and I also have connections that can help you expand to up to 20 units. Let me know what, and if any connections I can help with
    Kerlous Tadres | Reafco Real Estate542 Reviews
  • Remington LymanBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 6k+ posts · 7k+ votes
    9mo
    Quote from @Thomas Sénéchal:

    Hi BiggerPockets community,

    I’m a multifamily investor currently active in Northeast Ohio, with a portfolio of 10+ properties, primarily in the Cleveland market. I’ve been focused on small to mid size multifamily and value add projects, and I’m now looking to expand into Columbus.

    I’m specifically looking to connect with investors who are actively involved in 20+ unit multifamily properties in the Columbus market.

    The goal is not to pitch deals, but to build relationships with people who are already operating there so we can exchange local knowledge, property management companies, lenders, brokers, contractors, and other key resources. I’m also interested in learning more about any local networking groups, masterminds, coaching programs, or investor communities that are strong in Columbus.

    Since my background is Cleveland, I’m approaching Columbus with a serious, long term mindset and want to make sure I’m aligned with the right teams and market intelligence before scaling there.

    If you are actively investing in Columbus multifamily or know someone who is, feel free to comment here or message me. I’d be happy to connect and exchange insights.

    Looking foward to connect!!


     I am!

  • Marc RiceBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus Cleveland Dayton, OH · Member since 2018 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9mo
    Quote from @Thomas Sénéchal:

    Hi BiggerPockets community,

    I’m a multifamily investor currently active in Northeast Ohio, with a portfolio of 10+ properties, primarily in the Cleveland market. I’ve been focused on small to mid size multifamily and value add projects, and I’m now looking to expand into Columbus.

    I’m specifically looking to connect with investors who are actively involved in 20+ unit multifamily properties in the Columbus market.

    The goal is not to pitch deals, but to build relationships with people who are already operating there so we can exchange local knowledge, property management companies, lenders, brokers, contractors, and other key resources. I’m also interested in learning more about any local networking groups, masterminds, coaching programs, or investor communities that are strong in Columbus.

    Since my background is Cleveland, I’m approaching Columbus with a serious, long term mindset and want to make sure I’m aligned with the right teams and market intelligence before scaling there.

    If you are actively investing in Columbus multifamily or know someone who is, feel free to comment here or message me. I’d be happy to connect and exchange insights.

    Looking foward to connect!!


     I own 50+ units in Columbus! Let's connect

    Marc Rice | Investor Friendly Agent at Reafco Tailwind Team574 Reviews
    • Mike PaolucciBusiness Member
      Realtor · Columbus Cleveland Dayton, OH · Member since 2022 · 505 posts · 556 votes
      9mo
      Quote from @Marc Rice:
      Quote from @Thomas Sénéchal:

      Hi BiggerPockets community,

      I’m a multifamily investor currently active in Northeast Ohio, with a portfolio of 10+ properties, primarily in the Cleveland market. I’ve been focused on small to mid size multifamily and value add projects, and I’m now looking to expand into Columbus.

      I’m specifically looking to connect with investors who are actively involved in 20+ unit multifamily properties in the Columbus market.

      The goal is not to pitch deals, but to build relationships with people who are already operating there so we can exchange local knowledge, property management companies, lenders, brokers, contractors, and other key resources. I’m also interested in learning more about any local networking groups, masterminds, coaching programs, or investor communities that are strong in Columbus.

      Since my background is Cleveland, I’m approaching Columbus with a serious, long term mindset and want to make sure I’m aligned with the right teams and market intelligence before scaling there.

      If you are actively investing in Columbus multifamily or know someone who is, feel free to comment here or message me. I’d be happy to connect and exchange insights.

      Looking foward to connect!!


       I own 50+ units in Columbus! Let's connect


       Happy to connect and chat. 

  • Alfath AhmedBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9mo
    Quote from @Thomas Sénéchal:

    Hi BiggerPockets community,

    I’m a multifamily investor currently active in Northeast Ohio, with a portfolio of 10+ properties, primarily in the Cleveland market. I’ve been focused on small to mid size multifamily and value add projects, and I’m now looking to expand into Columbus.

    I’m specifically looking to connect with investors who are actively involved in 20+ unit multifamily properties in the Columbus market.

    The goal is not to pitch deals, but to build relationships with people who are already operating there so we can exchange local knowledge, property management companies, lenders, brokers, contractors, and other key resources. I’m also interested in learning more about any local networking groups, masterminds, coaching programs, or investor communities that are strong in Columbus.

    Since my background is Cleveland, I’m approaching Columbus with a serious, long term mindset and want to make sure I’m aligned with the right teams and market intelligence before scaling there.

    If you are actively investing in Columbus multifamily or know someone who is, feel free to comment here or message me. I’d be happy to connect and exchange insights.

    Looking foward to connect!!


     Happy to connect. I own 28 rental units in columbus and also sell high volume of off-market deals here. Always good to connect with another fellow investor in the market. 

  • Columbus, OH · Member since 2025 · 4 posts · 1 vote
    9mo

    It's all about the people! I can provide some insight from a property management perspective, and my group is very active in 20+ multifamily properties. Let's connect and then I can introduce you to our network

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