I am looking for a mentor that can help me accomplish this goal. I want to get into larger multifamily complexes. I am looking at investing in Ohio, possibly Cleveland suburbs. I am looking for someone who has already invested this way in this market who can help guide me in the right direction. Any help or guidance would be appreciated!
Investor · Durham, NC · Member since 2020 · 1k+ posts · 691 votes
5y
Hey @Eric Berkner. Congrats on starting your multifamily journey.
When I first transitioned from single family real estate to multifamily, I was in a similar spot. I knew I needed a mentor to cut my learning curve and help me break into the industry.
There are many mentors in this space, so it's important to find one that meets your needs.
I have direct access to my mentor, and he partners with his students on deals.
Start by determining what you want from a mentor. Then, start looking around.
Feel free to connect with me! I'd love to help you in any way that I can.
I am looking for a mentor that can help me accomplish this goal. I want to get into larger multifamily complexes. I am looking at investing in Ohio, possibly Cleveland suburbs. I am looking for someone who has already invested this way in this market who can help guide me in the right direction. Any help or guidance would be appreciated!
Investor · Durham, NC · Member since 2020 · 1k+ posts · 691 votes
5y
Hey @Eric Berkner. Congrats on starting your multifamily journey.
When I first transitioned from single family real estate to multifamily, I was in a similar spot. I knew I needed a mentor to cut my learning curve and help me break into the industry.
There are many mentors in this space, so it's important to find one that meets your needs.
I have direct access to my mentor, and he partners with his students on deals.
Start by determining what you want from a mentor. Then, start looking around.
Feel free to connect with me! I'd love to help you in any way that I can.
I am looking for a mentor that can help me accomplish this goal. I want to get into larger multifamily complexes. I am looking at investing in Ohio, possibly Cleveland suburbs. I am looking for someone who has already invested this way in this market who can help guide me in the right direction. Any help or guidance would be appreciated!
Hey Eric... you should definitely reach out to Swanny @Michael Swan -- he is doing great in the suburban areas outside of Cleveland and is usually open to helping newbies out. Also... as a side note, be wary of advice you might get from agents/brokers/PMs in a thread like this or elsewhere... while they do have experience and knowledge, in most cases they stand to make $$$ from you whether you make a killing or lose your shirt! The best advice you'll receive will usually come from other investors (especially if they have a few losses under their belts in addition to the wins).
I am not an agent or PM myself, just an investor. I have been investing in the Cleveland area for years, and I know the market exceptionally well. I've gathered a ton of information on investing in the Cleveland area as well. I would be happy to share it if you are interested. It includes, among other things, a comprehensive map of the Cleveland area, grading each census tract from A+ down to F, using a consistent, objective and transparent methodology using publicly available data (not subjective and arbitrary), which should help to get some legit intel around the risk level of any given specific location to really help you see what you are getting into. Feel free to add me as a connection and/or drop me a private message!