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Joe Fairless
Investor · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes

Hi my Cincinnati friends, 

I'm going to start a monthly BP meetup in Cincinnati (unless there already is one that I'm not aware of). Anybody in the Cincinnati area interested in attending? It'll be free and I'll have a local speaker for every event. I'll follow the model that @darren 

@Darren Sager created for NYC. 

I just moved from NYC to Cincy and think this will be a great way to make new friends!

I talked to @Brandon Turnerabout it and perhaps we can convince him or @Joshua D.to come give us a visit once we get big enough :) 

Joe 

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Adam Curry
Real Estate Agent · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2015 · 156 posts · 42 votes
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Originally posted by @Aaron Smith:

Depending on the size of the group, we can use our training room Joe Fairless . Adam Curry and I both have access.

 We do have a great training room! Would be great to put it to use. Also great Pizza joint next door so we could bring in some pies and some drinks. 

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  • DL Martin
    Rental Property Investor · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2013 · 292 posts · 280 votes
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    Tim,

    Are you able to get a discount from rtacabinets.co below the prices listed on their website? The Shaker description states "MDF center panel". I thought that all ready to assemble cabinets were "all solid wood" with no MDF. 

    Do the rta cabinets come standard with soft close drawers and doors? What about the strength/construction of the drawer slides? Are they ball bearing? Do they look like they would hold up under heavy load? 

    Are the drawers dovetail joints that can be glued together or are they some type of "cam lock" joints?

    Are there shipping costs or is there an rtacabinets.com distributor within a reasonable driving distance of Cincinnati? 

    Sorry to bombard you with questions, but I have found NO source for cabinets in Cincinnati and I think that rtacabinets.com might be the best way to go.

    So what about pre-fab 8 and 9 foot granite slabs? Is Floor and Decor the best source in Cincinnati for these? 

    DL

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  • Jered Sturm
    Investor/Syndicator · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2014 · 470 posts · 599 votes
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    @Tim G.

     Thanks I had not heard of RTA. Can you only order cabinets that need to be assembled? I have done the assembly thing and I hate it. Its slowww. Also I worry about ordering cabinets off the internet. If i get the wring size or a defected cabinet I feel like it will throw a huge wrench in my schedule trying to get it replaced. With that being said for a big enough discount I will deal with this risk, so ill check out RTA more. 

    As for what Im using now. I use either surplus ware house ( this is where I bought the dark cabinets in the bi level you mentioned). they are VERY inexpensive $55 a linear foot. Now they are also pretty low quality. As for a white shaker I use MBS or modern building supply. This is down in st bernard. They have about a 1 week lead time on their very basic standard over lay white shaker. Again not super nice quality but the price is right to adjust for the lack of quality. 

    I drove past a store called cabinet and granite depot in Fairfield I have been meaning to check out, but havent had the chance. 

    @DL Martin

     If your looking for a high quality hardware at a fair cost Surplus ware house has a brand called heritage. These are preassembled so you dont have to go through that headache. They are far from a top notch cabinet but they have some bells and whistles to make them feel top notch. 

    As for granite slabs, I have never been able to use them. I would think if you're looking for high quality cabinets with the great hardware you mention you would want to put pay for the custom cut granite as well. Just a thought. 

    I hope this helps all of us find the best option!

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  • Tim G.
    Flipper/Rehabber · Miamisburg, OH · Member since 2014 · 161 posts · 64 votes
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    @DL Martin  Lot's of questions! lol

    If you sign up for their contractor program, you get 10% off.  They also have sales going on frequently that will give you 10-20% off depending on how much you buy.  I just placed my order a few minutes ago and used the 15% off $3500 discount code (not combined with the 10% off contractor program).  That's odd it says MDF center panel.  The last set I bought were definitely all wood doors.

    The last set I bought was the Traditional White Shaker and it did not have soft close doors/drawers....they were available as upcharges.  I just bought the Elegant White Shaker and the description says soft close doors and drawers included.    Which I find weird since they were cheaper than the Traditional White Shaker.  I've used the regular and soft close drawer slides and they both seemed fine to me.  

    The boxes are either cam-lock or screw together connectors.  The drawers are dovetailed together.  I glue everything together during assembly.

    Yes there is shipping.  This last order was for 19 cabinets (doing our personal bathroom too :-) ) and the shipping was $300 with insurance. 

    I'll be happy to give out the name of my guy at the Home Depot Pro Desk in West Chester.  He told me he gets about 20-30% off the Hampton Bay line of kitchen cabinets.

    I have never bought the prefab slabs because I don't have anyone to cut them.  So can't help you there.  Floor & Decor is the only place I can remember seeing them though.

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  • Tim G.
    Flipper/Rehabber · Miamisburg, OH · Member since 2014 · 161 posts · 64 votes
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    @Jered Sturm 

    I'm not sure if they will build the cabinets for you.  Never asked.  I also think that would increase the shipping costs exponentially.  There's another site I price out that does it.  www.kitchencabinetkings.com

    I agree it is slow putting them together.  1 guy usually about a day to get them all built.

    I had an issue with my last order.  The wrong drawer slides came in 1 of the bathroom vanities.  They were quick to get the right stuff shipped out.  Came in a couple days.  Wasn't a big issue for me......but not all of us can do 14 day flips either!!!!!!  HAHA

    This is where I have a hard time and probably over improve.  It's hard for me to look at these really low quality cabinets and justify buying them.  They are cheap and they look cheap most of the time.  I know the name of the game is get in and out for as little money as possible, but I think a little nicer stuff in some areas (kitchen and baths) goes a long way to helping get a higher sale price.

    Cabinet & Granite Depot....yea, been there, done that.  I live 5 minutes from that place.  Owner is a snake in the grass.  They sell the same RTA cabinets I use.  But they build them for you and charge $100-200 more per cabinet.  Buyer beware with them.

    I keep meaning to check out Unity Kitchen & Bath in Fairfield.  A guy on a FB page I'm on seems to recommend them a lot.

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  • DL Martin
    Rental Property Investor · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2013 · 292 posts · 280 votes
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    @Tim G.

    @Jered Sturm

    Whoa, whoa, whoa !!!!

    I'm not looking for "nice " cabinets, I'm looking for super sturdy, ready to assemble, apartment grade cabinets, that are 100% wood, with soft close drawers and doors, dovetail drawer boxes that I can glue together, and that look nice.

    And I want to pay 30% below the prices listed on the rtacabinets.com website. And no shipping. 

    And I want to pay $100 for a 9 foot slab ($80 for a 8 foot slab), as shown below. (I hire the fabricator separately on a "labor only" basis)...

    Below is an apartment kitchen that I did in SoCal three weeks ago. 

    It's hard to believe that rental property grade cabinets and granite is 30 to 40% higher in Cincinnati than in California. ...

    DL

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  • Moe Hirsch
    Contractor · Passaic, NJ · Member since 2015 · 60 posts · 14 votes
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    Originally posted by @Tim G.:

    @DL Martin  

    That's odd it says MDF center panel.  The last set I bought were definitely all wood doors.

     The reason for MDF center panel is plywood expands in cold weather, the paint would crack. MDF does not expand.

    On a dark color door, you don't have the issue because it's usually stained not painted.

    You usually only find the MDF center panel by white Shaker, or a style similar to that.

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  • Cameron Berens
    Real Estate Agent · Florence, KY · Member since 2014 · 53 posts · 15 votes
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    Just recently attended my first Cincinnati REIA meeting last Thursday and then stumbled upon this post today. Already RSVP'd, can't wait!

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  • Joe Fairless
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    Investor · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Hi everyone, we've only got ONE more spot for our meeting on the 22nd so if you haven't RSVPed now ya better! 

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cincy-real-estate-inv...

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  • Zach Ball
    Vendor · Morrow, OH · Member since 2015 · 2 posts · 0 votes
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    Joe,

    I am in for an event. Do you know when/where you will be having it? I might have an available conference room in Mason to rent out. Shoot me and email and we can discuss [email protected]

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  • Joe Fairless
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    Investor · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    @zach 

    @Zach Ball great, you've got to RSVP via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cincy-real-estate-inv...

    And it has all the info (date, time, location, agenda, etc.) - see you there. And thanks for offering to host in the meeting room - we might need to do that for a future event. 

    Joe 

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  • David Kosiorek
    Investor · New York, NY · Member since 2013 · 90 posts · 43 votes
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    @Joe Fairless I recently moved from DC to NYC and now I'm looking to jump into Brooklyn market and also have an investor looking for Large Apartment complexes in OH.  Once I get settled here in NYC, i'll be flying out to OH for visits.... GL on the meetup's

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  • Joe Fairless
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    Investor · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    @David Kosiorekawesome! If you make it to Cincy let me know and will try to meet up! 

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  • Jay J.
    ., OH · Member since 2015 · 361 posts · 127 votes
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    Sounds great! If there's still space, I'd like to attend also!

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  • Brad Wright
    Real Estate Agent · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2015 · 2 posts · 0 votes
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    It appears your meeting on the 22nd of this month is full. I hope to make the next one. 

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  • Amy Braden
    Rental Property Investor · Milford, OH · Member since 2013 · 8 posts · 1 vote
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    I would like in on the next Cincy meeting too.

    Thanks!

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  • Tommy DeSalvo
    Real Estate Agent · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2014 · 86 posts · 14 votes
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    Hey everyone! Due to a family scheduling conflict, I can no longer make it to the meeting tonight. Sorry for the short notice. 

    @Joe Fairless I'm not sure how to give up the ticket. 

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  • Joe Fairless
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    Investor · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    @Tommy DeSalvoyou can message someone who said they wanted to attend but couldn't because it was sold out. 

    See everyone else there tonight!

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  • Tim G.
    Flipper/Rehabber · Miamisburg, OH · Member since 2014 · 161 posts · 64 votes
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    @Jay J. @Brad Wright @Amy Braden

    @Joe Fairless

    Looks like I'm going to have to unfortunately bow out as well tonight.  My wife has been in the hospital the last couple days with complications from getting her gallbladder removed and is getting released today.  So I need to be home to help with her and our son. 

    Sorry.  Was really looking forward to meeting everyone!

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  • Jay J.
    ., OH · Member since 2015 · 361 posts · 127 votes
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    Originally posted by @Tim G.:

    @Jay J. @Brad Wright @Amy Braden

    @Joe Fairless

    Looks like I'm going to have to unfortunately bow out as well tonight.  My wife has been in the hospital the last couple days with complications from getting her gallbladder removed and is getting released today.  So I need to be home to help with her and our son. 

    Sorry.  Was really looking forward to meeting everyone!

     Sorry to hear about your wife Tim. Hope all is well!!

    ..that said, if there is still space, I've love to attend tonight!!  :-)

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  • Tim G.
    Flipper/Rehabber · Miamisburg, OH · Member since 2014 · 161 posts · 64 votes
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    thanks @Jay J. she seems to be doing better.  Feel free to take my spot. I'm glad it didn't go to waste. 

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  • Brad Wright
    Real Estate Agent · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2015 · 2 posts · 0 votes
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    Thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately, I will not be able to make it on such short notice. I hope to make it to the next one.

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  • Joe Fairless
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    Investor · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    I sent a meeting recap to everyone who attended which includes what you committed to achieving before our next meeting! Please check your SPAM folder if you didn't get it today. 

    If you did attend the meeting please add yourself to our FB group: 

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158008427549973/

    NOTE: only those who attend a meeting can be in the FB group because we're using that group as a way to hold each other accountable for what we say we'll do. 

    @Frederick Davis

    @Andy Sturm 

    @Kyle Burnett

    @Coleman Nelson

    @Jered Sturm

    @John Hall

    @Cameron Berens

    @dave martin

    @Dureka bonds 

    @ryan jelley 

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  • Amy Braden
    Rental Property Investor · Milford, OH · Member since 2013 · 8 posts · 1 vote
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    Do you know yet when the next Cincy meet-up will be scheduled?

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  • Joe Fairless
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    Investor · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    @amy 

    @Amy Braden - here you go: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cincinnatis-best-ever...

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  • Joe Fairless
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    Investor · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Looks like there's only 8 spots left so if you're wanting to attend I'd sign up soon: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cincinnatis-best-ever-rei-mastermind-august-edition-tickets-17923362259

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