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I have zero real estate experience, and I am willing to learn and make contacts.

Jeremy TannerPro Member
New to Real Estate · Hartford CT · Member since 2023 · 5 posts · 11 votes

Good morning. My name is Jeremy, and I live in Northern CT. I am currently looking towards getting into real estate investing, and having absolutely zero experience I am coming to Bigger Pockets for help. Ive been looking for about a month now. My reason behind this besides making money obviously, is that I have about six years left until I retire from my career. I should probably add that I am currently in my 40s, and not 60s.. I will certainly need something else to keep me busy. Ive been eating up the podcasts daily, reading here on the forums and as of yesterday I have started reading the Long Distance Real Estate Investing book. My current plan, is to get into Ohio with rental properties. There are just too many markets that I feel are too expensive, or the threat of environmental hazards would keep me up at night. If I can get things going in Ohio, once I retire I can start in CT and the surrounding states, with flipping, or BRRR. I do have a contractors license, but my career is not in the trades. Currently I use it for myself, family and friends and not for profit.

I am specifically looking in Cincinnati, Columbus, maybe Dayton. Single Family Homes, and small multifamily homes. I have been to Ohio a few times, but never with a real estate investing mindset, only to visit friends. I am currently looking to make contact with people in the industry in those areas. I have a buddy local that I worked with for many years. He left our occupation, and went into real estate. He is licensed in a few states in New England, and has been invaluable so far with answering questions, and doing research. When it comes to purchasing properties in Ohio, he said he can’t do that but will help as much as he can. So I am looking for realtors, property managers, contractors as well as anything else I need????

Thank you all for your help. Just perusing the forums I have learned so much. I look forward to working with you guys, and hopefully someday I will be knowledgeable and experienced enough to return the favors…

This was cross posted, as in my obvious newb status to this forum my original post was in the wrong spot...

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Patrick DruryBusiness Member
Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH & Cleveland OH · Member since 2021 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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@Jeremy Tanner
The Columbus market is a great place to start investing in from out of state. 

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  • Tyler EveridgeBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Dayton and Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2019 · 80 posts · 74 votes
    2y

    Hey Jeremy, welcome! I am a real estate agent and investor here in the Dayton and Cincinnati Market. I started out as an investor before I worked full time as a commercial and residential agent. Now I primarily work with out of state and out of country investors looking here in Ohio.I have a great team of contractors, property managers, lenders, inspectors, etc. which I'm happy to share with you. Feel free to shoot me a message with your contact and we can set up a time to connect. 

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  • Gaetano Ciambriello
    Lender · Member since 2021 · 277 posts · 150 votes
    2y

    Hi @Jeremy Tanner!

    I am a mortgage lender based in CT and also licensed in OH. I own 17 units in Fairfield County (8 properties) and would love to connect with you.

    I would not write off CT and frequently advise clients to be careful with long distance investing!

    Happy to chat if you'd like!

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  • Brittany MinocchiBusiness Member
    Lender · Massillon, OH · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 486 votes
    2y

    Welcome! I’m a lender living in OH and I invest here as well. Happy to connect if you every need anything. Good luck! 

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  • Jimmy LieuBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2019 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    2y
    Quote from @Jeremy Tanner:

    Good morning. My name is Jeremy, and I live in Northern CT. I am currently looking towards getting into real estate investing, and having absolutely zero experience I am coming to Bigger Pockets for help. Ive been looking for about a month now. My reason behind this besides making money obviously, is that I have about six years left until I retire from my career. I should probably add that I am currently in my 40s, and not 60s.. I will certainly need something else to keep me busy. Ive been eating up the podcasts daily, reading here on the forums and as of yesterday I have started reading the Long Distance Real Estate Investing book. My current plan, is to get into Ohio with rental properties. There are just too many markets that I feel are too expensive, or the threat of environmental hazards would keep me up at night. If I can get things going in Ohio, once I retire I can start in CT and the surrounding states, with flipping, or BRRR. I do have a contractors license, but my career is not in the trades. Currently I use it for myself, family and friends and not for profit.

    I am specifically looking in Cincinnati, Columbus, maybe Dayton. Single Family Homes, and small multifamily homes. I have been to Ohio a few times, but never with a real estate investing mindset, only to visit friends. I am currently looking to make contact with people in the industry in those areas. I have a buddy local that I worked with for many years. He left our occupation, and went into real estate. He is licensed in a few states in New England, and has been invaluable so far with answering questions, and doing research. When it comes to purchasing properties in Ohio, he said he can’t do that but will help as much as he can. So I am looking for realtors, property managers, contractors as well as anything else I need????

    Thank you all for your help. Just perusing the forums I have learned so much. I look forward to working with you guys, and hopefully someday I will be knowledgeable and experienced enough to return the favors…

    This was cross posted, as in my obvious newb status to this forum my original post was in the wrong spot...

    Hey Jeremy, I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio. There's so many catalysts for population and job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide Hospital, etc). I can definitely tell you there's still a lot of positive cash flowing and 1% rule deals and you get amazing appreciation. As an investor and agent here in Columbus Ohio, if you have any questions or want to connect, definitely reach out!
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  • Remington LymanBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 6k+ posts · 7k+ votes
    2y
    Quote from @Jeremy Tanner:

    Good morning. My name is Jeremy, and I live in Northern CT. I am currently looking towards getting into real estate investing, and having absolutely zero experience I am coming to Bigger Pockets for help. Ive been looking for about a month now. My reason behind this besides making money obviously, is that I have about six years left until I retire from my career. I should probably add that I am currently in my 40s, and not 60s.. I will certainly need something else to keep me busy. Ive been eating up the podcasts daily, reading here on the forums and as of yesterday I have started reading the Long Distance Real Estate Investing book. My current plan, is to get into Ohio with rental properties. There are just too many markets that I feel are too expensive, or the threat of environmental hazards would keep me up at night. If I can get things going in Ohio, once I retire I can start in CT and the surrounding states, with flipping, or BRRR. I do have a contractors license, but my career is not in the trades. Currently I use it for myself, family and friends and not for profit.

    I am specifically looking in Cincinnati, Columbus, maybe Dayton. Single Family Homes, and small multifamily homes. I have been to Ohio a few times, but never with a real estate investing mindset, only to visit friends. I am currently looking to make contact with people in the industry in those areas. I have a buddy local that I worked with for many years. He left our occupation, and went into real estate. He is licensed in a few states in New England, and has been invaluable so far with answering questions, and doing research. When it comes to purchasing properties in Ohio, he said he can’t do that but will help as much as he can. So I am looking for realtors, property managers, contractors as well as anything else I need????

    Thank you all for your help. Just perusing the forums I have learned so much. I look forward to working with you guys, and hopefully someday I will be knowledgeable and experienced enough to return the favors…

    This was cross posted, as in my obvious newb status to this forum my original post was in the wrong spot...


     Welcome to BiggerPockets! Ohio is a great market to get started in

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  • Patrick DruryBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH & Cleveland OH · Member since 2021 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    2y

    @Jeremy Tanner
    The Columbus market is a great place to start investing in from out of state. 

    [email protected]614-412-4565
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  • Robert EllisBusiness Member
    Developer · Miami, FL · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    2y
    Quote from @Jeremy Tanner:

    Good morning. My name is Jeremy, and I live in Northern CT. I am currently looking towards getting into real estate investing, and having absolutely zero experience I am coming to Bigger Pockets for help. Ive been looking for about a month now. My reason behind this besides making money obviously, is that I have about six years left until I retire from my career. I should probably add that I am currently in my 40s, and not 60s.. I will certainly need something else to keep me busy. Ive been eating up the podcasts daily, reading here on the forums and as of yesterday I have started reading the Long Distance Real Estate Investing book. My current plan, is to get into Ohio with rental properties. There are just too many markets that I feel are too expensive, or the threat of environmental hazards would keep me up at night. If I can get things going in Ohio, once I retire I can start in CT and the surrounding states, with flipping, or BRRR. I do have a contractors license, but my career is not in the trades. Currently I use it for myself, family and friends and not for profit.

    I am specifically looking in Cincinnati, Columbus, maybe Dayton. Single Family Homes, and small multifamily homes. I have been to Ohio a few times, but never with a real estate investing mindset, only to visit friends. I am currently looking to make contact with people in the industry in those areas. I have a buddy local that I worked with for many years. He left our occupation, and went into real estate. He is licensed in a few states in New England, and has been invaluable so far with answering questions, and doing research. When it comes to purchasing properties in Ohio, he said he can’t do that but will help as much as he can. So I am looking for realtors, property managers, contractors as well as anything else I need????

    Thank you all for your help. Just perusing the forums I have learned so much. I look forward to working with you guys, and hopefully someday I will be knowledgeable and experienced enough to return the favors…

    This was cross posted, as in my obvious newb status to this forum my original post was in the wrong spot...


     I have a brokerage team as well as a general contractor and demolition license in columbus ohio and focus mostly on new builds and larger projects. here to help if you need one 

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  • James Wise
    Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 31k+ posts · 20k+ votes
    2y
    Quote from @Jeremy Tanner:

    Good morning. My name is Jeremy, and I live in Northern CT. I am currently looking towards getting into real estate investing, and having absolutely zero experience I am coming to Bigger Pockets for help. Ive been looking for about a month now. My reason behind this besides making money obviously, is that I have about six years left until I retire from my career. I should probably add that I am currently in my 40s, and not 60s.. I will certainly need something else to keep me busy. Ive been eating up the podcasts daily, reading here on the forums and as of yesterday I have started reading the Long Distance Real Estate Investing book. My current plan, is to get into Ohio with rental properties. There are just too many markets that I feel are too expensive, or the threat of environmental hazards would keep me up at night. If I can get things going in Ohio, once I retire I can start in CT and the surrounding states, with flipping, or BRRR. I do have a contractors license, but my career is not in the trades. Currently I use it for myself, family and friends and not for profit.

    I am specifically looking in Cincinnati, Columbus, maybe Dayton. Single Family Homes, and small multifamily homes. I have been to Ohio a few times, but never with a real estate investing mindset, only to visit friends. I am currently looking to make contact with people in the industry in those areas. I have a buddy local that I worked with for many years. He left our occupation, and went into real estate. He is licensed in a few states in New England, and has been invaluable so far with answering questions, and doing research. When it comes to purchasing properties in Ohio, he said he can’t do that but will help as much as he can. So I am looking for realtors, property managers, contractors as well as anything else I need????

    Thank you all for your help. Just perusing the forums I have learned so much. I look forward to working with you guys, and hopefully someday I will be knowledgeable and experienced enough to return the favors…

    This was cross posted, as in my obvious newb status to this forum my original post was in the wrong spot...


     Welcome aboard. Lots of good deals in all of the markets you mentioned, you should do well in each of those.

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  • Jeremy TannerPro Member
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    New to Real Estate · Hartford CT · Member since 2023 · 5 posts · 11 votes
    2y

    Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome.. I hope everyone had a great Turkey Day!!!

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  • Jordan FioreBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2020 · 193 posts · 147 votes
    2y

    Welcome to the real estate Investing world! I am based in Cincinnati and more than happy to answer any questions you might have on this market.

    [email protected]513-646-1038
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