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Jeremiah Hayes
Member since 2022 · 5 posts · 6 votes

Hi, my name is Jeremiah and I have been a landlord for just over 10 years. I only own 1 investment property at this time but I am looking to change this for 2026. I am interested in expanding to a diversified portfolio and I am interested in BRRRR, flipping, property management, contracting, single family homes, and multi-family properties. I have a lot to learn so I will be here soaking up as much information as I can. I would love to connect with a mentor in my area to learn from while providing back value to the mentor. I look forward to learning and earning in 2026.

Best regards,

Jeremiah,

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Drew SygitBusiness Member
Property Manager · Royal Oak, MI · Member since 2012 · 13k+ posts · 9k+ votes
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@Jeremiah Hayes curious, if you've owned a rental for 10 years, what's stopping you from repeating what you already know?

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  • Ken M.
    Investor · Get yourself trained before doing something inadvisable. · Member since 2024 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    10mo
    Quote from @Jeremiah Hayes:

    Hi, my name is Jeremiah and I have been a landlord for just over 10 years. I only own 1 investment property at this time but I am looking to change this for 2026. I am interested in expanding to a diversified portfolio and I am interested in BRRRR, flipping, property management, contracting, single family homes, and multi-family properties. I have a lot to learn so I will be here soaking up as much information as I can. I would love to connect with a mentor in my area to learn from while providing back value to the mentor. I look forward to learning and earning in 2026.

    Best regards,

    Jeremiah,

    Depends on what you want from a mentor and how much time and responsibility you want him to take. You might try joining a REIA and see if someone there is willing to take you under his wing. Or, if you want to learn something few others do, such as creative finance, you may need to consider a more formal agreement. Either way, I agree with you that you should probably have someone with experience walk you though the first one or two properties.
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  • Drew SygitBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Royal Oak, MI · Member since 2012 · 13k+ posts · 9k+ votes
    10mo

    @Jeremiah Hayes curious, if you've owned a rental for 10 years, what's stopping you from repeating what you already know?

    [email protected]248-209-6824
    Logical Property Management4.9469 Reviews
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    • Jeremiah Hayes
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      Member since 2022 · 5 posts · 6 votes
      9mo
      Quote from @Drew Sygit:

      @Jeremiah Hayes curious, if you've owned a rental for 10 years, what's stopping you from repeating what you already know?


      Great question. I have never put forth the effort to expand up to this point and have been primarily focused on my career and my family.  I have tossed around the idea many times before and have previously chosen to focus on my job.  That has changed, and now I feel the opportunity cost of not jumping in sooner.  I have a fire that has been lit, and I will move forward and find success in this industry.  

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    • Drew SygitBusiness Member
      Property Manager · Royal Oak, MI · Member since 2012 · 13k+ posts · 9k+ votes
      9mo
      Quote from @Jeremiah Hayes:
      Quote from @Drew Sygit:

      @Jeremiah Hayes curious, if you've owned a rental for 10 years, what's stopping you from repeating what you already know?


      Great question. I have never put forth the effort to expand up to this point and have been primarily focused on my career and my family.  I have tossed around the idea many times before and have previously chosen to focus on my job.  That has changed, and now I feel the opportunity cost of not jumping in sooner.  I have a fire that has been lit, and I will move forward and find success in this industry.  


      So, repeat what you've already did and what you know - buy another SFR.

      You'll want to refresh your knowledge and apply to current market conditions.

      Then, you'll be better prepared to buy a 2-4 family and grow from there!

      [email protected]248-209-6824
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  • Jaycee GreenePro Member
    Real Estate Consultant · St. Louis MSA · Member since 2024 · 3k+ posts · 727 votes
    10mo
    Quote from @Jeremiah Hayes:

    Hi, my name is Jeremiah and I have been a landlord for just over 10 years. I only own 1 investment property at this time but I am looking to change this for 2026. I am interested in expanding to a diversified portfolio and I am interested in BRRRR, flipping, property management, contracting, single family homes, and multi-family properties. I have a lot to learn so I will be here soaking up as much information as I can. I would love to connect with a mentor in my area to learn from while providing back value to the mentor. I look forward to learning and earning in 2026.

    Best regards,

    Jeremiah,

    Hey @Jeremiah Hayes, welcome to the BP Forum! What type of properties most interests you, SFR, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF? What is your price range/down payment amount? Are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"? Are you looking for properties in your local market or somewhere else?

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    • Jeremiah Hayes
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      Member since 2022 · 5 posts · 6 votes
      9mo

      @Jaycee Greene  Thanks for the welcome!  I have many interests.  A single-family home is comfortable, as we all know that type.  I am excited about learning more about multi-family properties and have always liked the idea of owning a large apartment complex.  As I learn more and start to find deals, I will be open to all types.  I also have a background in carpentry and home construction, and I am skilled in all facets of home construction and renovation, so fixer-uppers are right up my alley also.  

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  • Ethan HaiglerBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2019 · 111 posts · 58 votes
    9mo

    @Jeremiah Hayes- I would love to help. I have many doors in Ohio and have a team there. We can help you scale your portfolio quickly using leverage all while achieving great BRRRRs. If you’d like to discuss over the phone, let me know. Happy to help actively or happy to help with a general conversation giving my perspective.

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  • Kerlous TadresBusiness Member
    Realtor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2023 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9mo

    @Jeremiah Hayes, I'd recommend you pick one strategy to master first (BRRRR or small multifamily), bring a mentor real value by consistently underwriting and sharing solid deals, and you'll scale your portfolio way faster in 2026.

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  • Joseph TadresPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2025 · 184 posts · 179 votes
    9mo

    Hey Jeremiah! 

    I would love to help you achieve your 2026 goals with buying more rentals/BRRR deals! It helps that you already have some experience which will really help along this process!

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

    Hey Jeremiah, welcome! Owning one for 10+ years already puts you ahead of most people jumping in. Wanting to learn multiple strategies before scaling is smart, especially BRRRR vs flips vs buy/hold since they all look similar but feel very different in real life.

    I’ve seen a lot of folks in the Midwest start by doubling down on one strategy first, then layering others once systems and team are in place. Mentorship tends to happen naturally when you’re active, asking good questions, and showing up consistently. Sounds like you’re on the right path already.

    Looking forward to learning alongside you in 2026!

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  • Arman AhmedPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus Cleveland Dayton, OH · Member since 2024 · 2k+ posts · 966 votes
    9mo

    @Jeremiah Hayes

    Hey Jeremiah, great to meet you! Sounds like you have solid experience to build on. For 2026, focusing on markets with strong rental demand and opportunities for both single-family and multi-family makes sense, especially if you want to scale efficiently. There are off-market deals that aren't listed publicly, which can help with BRRRR or light rehab flips. Happy to share some examples and talk through strategies if you're interested.

    [email protected]614-418-6081
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  • Jeremiah Hayes
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    Member since 2022 · 5 posts · 6 votes
    9mo

    I apreciate everyones help. Great to see a community of people all with similar goals. I am going to open a HELOC to place myself in a position of ready-to-go capital. I only have about $10k in cash currently, which will not get me far. I was thinking about investing in a GoPro to document everything and possibly start a VLOG. Love hearing from everyone

    Jeremiah,

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