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Foreing investor in LTR and STR

Ziyad Bekkaoui
Investor · detroit · Member since 2025 · 1 post · 7 votes

Hi everyone,

Happy to join the community. My name is Ziyad, I’m 28 years old and based in France. I’ve already invested in residential real estate near Paris, and I’m now looking to expand my portfolio in the United States.

My main target markets are Detroit and Ohio. Feel free to reach out or connect if you’d like to chat or exchange insights.

Best regards,
Ziyad

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Jimmy LieuBusiness Member
Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2019 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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Quote from @Ziyad Bekkaoui:

Hi everyone,

Happy to join the community. My name is Ziyad, I’m 28 years old and based in France. I’ve already invested in residential real estate near Paris, and I’m now looking to expand my portfolio in the United States.

My main target markets are Detroit and Ohio. Feel free to reach out or connect if you’d like to chat or exchange insights.

Best regards,
Ziyad

Welcome to BP, Ziyad, and congrats on expanding into the US market. Detroit and Ohio are both popular with international investors because of the lower entry prices compared to coastal markets, but if you’re looking for a balance of cash flow, stability, and long-term growth, I’d really encourage you to take a close look at Columbus, Ohio. The macroeconomics here are extremely strong with steady population growth, solid job growth, and major companies investing heavily in the area like Intel, Amazon, Google, Honda, Microsoft, LG, Nationwide, and more. Even with all that growth, you can still find properties in the $120–180k range that hit the 1% rule and generate positive cash flow, which makes it very attractive for out-of-state and international investors. On top of that, Ohio is landlord-friendly and has strong rental demand, which helps reduce risk when managing from overseas. It’s one of the few markets right now where cash flow and appreciation potential still work together. Happy to connect and answer any questions you have!



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  • Taylor DaschBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Temple, TX · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 700 votes
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    Thats awesome! I have always been interested in Detroit due to the prices. Take a look at Texas also!! There are some great markets here. 

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  • Remington LymanBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 6k+ posts · 7k+ votes
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    Quote from @Ziyad Bekkaoui:

    Hi everyone,

    Happy to join the community. My name is Ziyad, I’m 28 years old and based in France. I’ve already invested in residential real estate near Paris, and I’m now looking to expand my portfolio in the United States.

    My main target markets are Detroit and Ohio. Feel free to reach out or connect if you’d like to chat or exchange insights.

    Best regards,
    Ziyad


     Welcome to the market! Make sure you do all of the things you need to invest as a foreigner here, like set up a US bank account. I believe it takes some time to do correctly.

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  • Kerlous TadresBusiness Member
    Realtor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2023 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    I'd recommend you lock in your setup first: a lender who works with foreign buyers, a simple LLC/bank account plan, and a strong property manager. Then only buy deals where you've confirmed real rent comps, checked taxes, and insurance before you offer.

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

    Hi everyone,

    Happy to join the community. My name is Ziyad, I’m 28 years old and based in France. I’ve already invested in residential real estate near Paris, and I’m now looking to expand my portfolio in the United States.

    My main target markets are Detroit and Ohio. Feel free to reach out or connect if you’d like to chat or exchange insights.

    Best regards,
    Ziyad

    Welcome to BP, Ziyad, and congrats on expanding into the US market. Detroit and Ohio are both popular with international investors because of the lower entry prices compared to coastal markets, but if you’re looking for a balance of cash flow, stability, and long-term growth, I’d really encourage you to take a close look at Columbus, Ohio. The macroeconomics here are extremely strong with steady population growth, solid job growth, and major companies investing heavily in the area like Intel, Amazon, Google, Honda, Microsoft, LG, Nationwide, and more. Even with all that growth, you can still find properties in the $120–180k range that hit the 1% rule and generate positive cash flow, which makes it very attractive for out-of-state and international investors. On top of that, Ohio is landlord-friendly and has strong rental demand, which helps reduce risk when managing from overseas. It’s one of the few markets right now where cash flow and appreciation potential still work together. Happy to connect and answer any questions you have!



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  • Arman AhmedPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus Cleveland Dayton, OH · Member since 2024 · 2k+ posts · 948 votes
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    @Ziyad Bekkaoui

    Welcome Ziyad, great to see international investors expanding into the U.S. market. The key to success is dialing in the right neighborhoods, understanding tenant demand, and building a strong local team you can trust on the ground. Focusing on cash flow fundamentals, conservative underwriting, and solid property management will go a long way in protecting returns and minimizing risk. Looking forward to following your journey and exchanging insights as you grow your portfolio.

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  • Matthew Thornton
    Member since 2025 · 104 posts · 37 votes
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    Congrats on expanding! Having  a good Team in place is crucial. Happy to chat anytime. 

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  • Drew SygitBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Royal Oak, MI · Member since 2012 · 12k+ posts · 9k+ votes
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    Quote from @Ziyad Bekkaoui:

    Hi everyone,

    Happy to join the community. My name is Ziyad, I’m 28 years old and based in France. I’ve already invested in residential real estate near Paris, and I’m now looking to expand my portfolio in the United States.

    My main target markets are Detroit and Ohio. Feel free to reach out or connect if you’d like to chat or exchange insights.

    Best regards,
    Ziyad


     Will you be buying cash or trying to get a mortgage?

    When will you set up an LLC, ITIN, EIN and US bank account?

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  • Marc RiceBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus Cleveland Dayton, OH · Member since 2018 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Quote from @Ziyad Bekkaoui:

    Hi everyone,

    Happy to join the community. My name is Ziyad, I’m 28 years old and based in France. I’ve already invested in residential real estate near Paris, and I’m now looking to expand my portfolio in the United States.

    My main target markets are Detroit and Ohio. Feel free to reach out or connect if you’d like to chat or exchange insights.

    Best regards,
    Ziyad

    Hi Ziyad, many markets here in OH could be a good fit for you. For now, you should work on getting a bank account and other formalities as a foreign national. Happy to help!

    [email protected]614-363-2787
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  • Jared Townsend
    Insurance Agent · Orlando, FL · Member since 2015 · 297 posts · 122 votes
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    I have great history with a property manager in Orlando that specializes in working with French RE investors. DM me if you'd like a connection. 

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  • Alfath AhmedBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9mo
    Quote from @Ziyad Bekkaoui:

    Hi everyone,

    Happy to join the community. My name is Ziyad, I’m 28 years old and based in France. I’ve already invested in residential real estate near Paris, and I’m now looking to expand my portfolio in the United States.

    My main target markets are Detroit and Ohio. Feel free to reach out or connect if you’d like to chat or exchange insights.

    Best regards,
    Ziyad


     Good stuff man! Love the fact that you are looking into international markets. 

    You should look into the Ohio Market. Columbus is great for equity plays and appreciation. Cleveland is great for cashflow. Dayton is more about affordability and stability.

    I've sold over 120+ deals this past year and own 28+ rental units here in Columbus. Happy to share my resources and contacts.

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