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Jarod ForshaPro Member
Member since 2024 · 3 posts · 11 votes

Happy Friday! 

A quick background on me. In 2015, I purchased a single family home in Reynoldsburg, OH, that will be paid off in October. I'm looking to put my equity to work. I'm thinking for my first investment property that another single family home or small multi family would be a good first step. My home has had most if not all things replaced at this point, so I'm leaning BRRRR as I have equity (HELOC) and have worked with contractors on various types of projects before.

Since the start of this year, I've put a lot of time and effort into my financial and real estate education through the BiggerPockets podcast and a handful of books (a few BP books, I Will Teach You To Be Rich, The Richest Man In Babylon, and Rich Dad, Poor Dad). My goal is to put what I've learned into practice and become a real estate investor. I'm looking forward to taking the next steps and assembling my team of real estate Avengers.

I'm specifically looking for mentors, real estate agents, lenders, contractors/handymen, bookkeepers, CPAs, lawyers, insurance agents, and property managers. I'd love to connect and learn more about your experiences and how we could potentially partner in the future.

Drop a comment or send a message - looking forward to hearing from you all. If you aren't personally involved in any of the above roles, please still say hello or feel free to share your referrals/tips if you have them.

Thanks a bunch, have a great weekend!

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Samuel DioufBusiness Member
Real Estate Agent · Columbus & Cleveland, OH · Member since 2023 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
2y

Hey Jarod, welcome to BP!

I would be happy to connect and chat about investing here in Columbus. 

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  • River SavaPro Member
    Lender · USA · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    2y

    HI Jarod, welcome to BP and thanks for the intro!

    I would love to connect and discuss BRRRRs / different strategies with you and shed light on my experiences as well. 

  • Samuel DioufBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus & Cleveland, OH · Member since 2023 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    2y

    Hey Jarod, welcome to BP!

    I would be happy to connect and chat about investing here in Columbus. 

  • Real Estate Agent · Member since 2023 · 831 posts · 577 votes
    2y

    Welcome to BP Jarod, congrats on taking the first step! Happy to connect and help in any way. 

  • Remington LymanBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 6k+ posts · 7k+ votes
    2y
    Quote from @Jarod Forsha:

    Happy Friday! 

    A quick background on me. In 2015, I purchased a single family home in Reynoldsburg, OH, that will be paid off in October. I'm looking to put my equity to work. I'm thinking for my first investment property that another single family home or small multi family would be a good first step. My home has had most if not all things replaced at this point, so I'm leaning BRRRR as I have equity (HELOC) and have worked with contractors on various types of projects before.

    Since the start of this year, I've put a lot of time and effort into my financial and real estate education through the BiggerPockets podcast and a handful of books (a few BP books, I Will Teach You To Be Rich, The Richest Man In Babylon, and Rich Dad, Poor Dad). My goal is to put what I've learned into practice and become a real estate investor. I'm looking forward to taking the next steps and assembling my team of real estate Avengers.

    I'm specifically looking for mentors, real estate agents, lenders, contractors/handymen, bookkeepers, CPAs, lawyers, insurance agents, and property managers. I'd love to connect and learn more about your experiences and how we could potentially partner in the future.

    Drop a comment or send a message - looking forward to hearing from you all. If you aren't personally involved in any of the above roles, please still say hello or feel free to share your referrals/tips if you have them.

    Thanks a bunch, have a great weekend!


    I have been buying rental properties in Columbus, Ohio for the past 6 years. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions

  • Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    2y
    Quote from @Jarod Forsha:

    Happy Friday! 

    A quick background on me. In 2015, I purchased a single family home in Reynoldsburg, OH, that will be paid off in October. I'm looking to put my equity to work. I'm thinking for my first investment property that another single family home or small multi family would be a good first step. My home has had most if not all things replaced at this point, so I'm leaning BRRRR as I have equity (HELOC) and have worked with contractors on various types of projects before.

    Since the start of this year, I've put a lot of time and effort into my financial and real estate education through the BiggerPockets podcast and a handful of books (a few BP books, I Will Teach You To Be Rich, The Richest Man In Babylon, and Rich Dad, Poor Dad). My goal is to put what I've learned into practice and become a real estate investor. I'm looking forward to taking the next steps and assembling my team of real estate Avengers.

    I'm specifically looking for mentors, real estate agents, lenders, contractors/handymen, bookkeepers, CPAs, lawyers, insurance agents, and property managers. I'd love to connect and learn more about your experiences and how we could potentially partner in the future.

    Drop a comment or send a message - looking forward to hearing from you all. If you aren't personally involved in any of the above roles, please still say hello or feel free to share your referrals/tips if you have them.

    Thanks a bunch, have a great weekend!


     Welcome to BP, Jarod. I can't wait to see what you accomplish in the Columbus market. 

  • Min ZhangBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    2y

    Welcome to BiggerPockets! You're in the right place to learn about real estate investing. Can't wait to see you grow. 

    I personally love Columbus in terms of doing value add. There has been significant growth, especially with tech giants like Intel, Meta, Amazon, and Google setting up operations (2 data centers), driving up property prices and job opportunities. I invest heavily here myself with reliable contractors. Let me know if you need assistance!

  • Realtor · Columbus Ohio, Cleveland Ohio · Member since 2022 · 849 posts · 830 votes
    2y

    Hey Jarod, welcome to BiggerPockets! The BRRRR strategy is a good fit specially in a market like Columbus OH. I'd love to connect and chat about real estate investing.

  • Alfath AhmedBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    2y
    Quote from @Jarod Forsha:

    Happy Friday! 

    A quick background on me. In 2015, I purchased a single family home in Reynoldsburg, OH, that will be paid off in October. I'm looking to put my equity to work. I'm thinking for my first investment property that another single family home or small multi family would be a good first step. My home has had most if not all things replaced at this point, so I'm leaning BRRRR as I have equity (HELOC) and have worked with contractors on various types of projects before.

    Since the start of this year, I've put a lot of time and effort into my financial and real estate education through the BiggerPockets podcast and a handful of books (a few BP books, I Will Teach You To Be Rich, The Richest Man In Babylon, and Rich Dad, Poor Dad). My goal is to put what I've learned into practice and become a real estate investor. I'm looking forward to taking the next steps and assembling my team of real estate Avengers.

    I'm specifically looking for mentors, real estate agents, lenders, contractors/handymen, bookkeepers, CPAs, lawyers, insurance agents, and property managers. I'd love to connect and learn more about your experiences and how we could potentially partner in the future.

    Drop a comment or send a message - looking forward to hearing from you all. If you aren't personally involved in any of the above roles, please still say hello or feel free to share your referrals/tips if you have them.

    Thanks a bunch, have a great weekend!


     Jarod - I would be happy to connect you with other members of your core-4. My team and I focus on finding quality deals via methods of cold outreach - cold calling and cold texting. 

    I can also connect you with my contractor, lawyers, CPA, and Property Manager connections. Inbox my your email and I can send over a neighborhood graded map and contractor rolodex as well.  

  • Member since 2023 · 8 posts · 11 votes
    2y

    Hi Jared, Congrats on several fronts...(almost) paying off your SFH in Reynoldsburg and being empowered to self educate and using BP to network! You have lots of options for a next move available to you. You could rent out your current residence and move into something you purchase either SHF or multi (pro tip this allows you to potentialy only put 5% down, which may mean you have enough cash to play with to buy more than one property and you are only required to live in the property 12 months). I would be happy to help you navigate your options. I am a real esate agent here in Columbus with Red 1 Realty. A little background on myself, I have personally gained financial freedom through real estate investing, using 1031s and BRRRs. If you click into my profile and view the About section, you can learn how I did it. Hopefully, this will provide some inspiration and/or direction to you. In addition, each of my posted deals offers a pro tip for newbie investors to gain insight. If you are looking for a local agent, it would be great to grab coffee and talk through your goals. I am an Investment Property Coach and have lots of experience to share! Again, congrats to you!

  • Brandon GoldsmithBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2020 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    2y

    Welcome! There is a pretty big community here from Columbus. Best of luck in the journey! @Jarod Forsha

  • Member since 2018 · 11 posts · 0 votes
    2y

    Luke Thomas here, I have 45 years experience in multiple aspects of real estate in multiple states of the USA. If you want a mentor, feel free to reach out: [email protected] 

  • Contractor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 85 posts · 83 votes
    2y

    @Jarod Forsha, we operate a General Contracting and Design Build groups here in Columbus. We started Real Estate Investing in 2010 with flips/rehabs for ourselves and quickly branched out to other clients many out of state. We have found that we deliver the most value with the large scale projects were a GC/HIC is needed and everything is permitted. There is a lot of knowledge in these forums keep asking questions.

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