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Looking to build a team in Ohio

Lawrence Williams
Pasadena, CA · Member since 2017 · 22 posts · 21 votes

I am new to posting here, but not new to BP. I have been listening to the podcasts and lurking on this website for about a year now. This is the most comprehensive website and network of people that I have ever found for any area of investing. I have visited Cleveland twice in the last few months and will be investing heavily there this year. I am looking to build a team of lenders, agents, contractors, and property managers as I intend on investing in Cleveland and Columbus, OH, to start. Please feel free to reach out to me. Thank you.

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Rob Gillespie
Specialist · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2011 · 1k+ posts · 852 votes
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Hey Lawrence, 

I have built a pretty big team over the past 2 decades. I would be happy to share. They are not employees, just good folks that can get the job done here in Cleveland.  Fell free to reach out to me.

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  • Harjeet BhattiPro Member
    Lender · Glenview IL- CDLP NMLS#230554 · Member since 2015 · 2k+ posts · 747 votes
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    MB do lend in  Ohio. I have send you my information.

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  • Tom Ott
    Equity Raiser and Turnkey Provider · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Lawrence Williams:

    I am new to posting here, but not new to BP. I have been listening to the podcasts and lurking on this website for about a year now. This is the most comprehensive website and network of people that I have ever found for any area of investing. I have visited Cleveland twice in the last few months and will be investing heavily there this year. I am looking to build a team of lenders, agents, contractors, and property managers as I intend on investing in Cleveland and Columbus, OH, to start. Please feel free to reach out to me. Thank you.

     Now is a great time to invest in Cleveland! There is so much going on here! Best of luck to you.

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  • Carolina Selva
    Portland, OR · Member since 2017 · 41 posts · 23 votes
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    Lawrence, congrats on making the decision! I’m in the same boat as you. I’ve also reached out for recommendations and referrals and will let you know if I hear of good people. Are you looking for SFR, MF, flips? Or all of the above? :-)
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  • Sarah Wheeler
    Professional · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 65 posts · 42 votes
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    Hi @Lawrence Williams - Columbus is a great city to invest in! 

    Let's connect soon to discuss your investment goals and any questions you may have about Columbus or property management. 

    Thank you!

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  • Robert EllisBusiness Member
    Developer · Miami, FL · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Lawrence Williams:

    I am new to posting here, but not new to BP. I have been listening to the podcasts and lurking on this website for about a year now. This is the most comprehensive website and network of people that I have ever found for any area of investing. I have visited Cleveland twice in the last few months and will be investing heavily there this year. I am looking to build a team of lenders, agents, contractors, and property managers as I intend on investing in Cleveland and Columbus, OH, to start. Please feel free to reach out to me. Thank you.

    Hi Lawrence - Welcome to BP!  Build a local team that is familiar not only with the area but also with the type of property you are purchasing - location, unit count/mix, rents etc...These folks will be your boots on the ground. If you can come to the city to visit that helps but often, as a majority of properties are "curb offers only", buyers will come out for inspections after the offer is made and then go home and complete the rest of deal form there. It's critical as an out of state investor to build a team that you trust to advise you. Good luck with everything!

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  • Ian Kurela
    Specialist · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2016 · 239 posts · 117 votes
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    Welcome Lawrence! Cleveland is a great place to get involved in. What kind of experience do you have in RE?

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  • Rob Gillespie
    Specialist · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2011 · 1k+ posts · 852 votes
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    Hey Lawrence, 

    I have built a pretty big team over the past 2 decades. I would be happy to share. They are not employees, just good folks that can get the job done here in Cleveland.  Fell free to reach out to me.

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  • Justin Stamper
    Investor · Orlando, FL · Member since 2012 · 822 posts · 303 votes
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    Hey Lawrence Williams ! We just started buying our own rentals in Cleveland as well. I have been really digging Cleveland as a city, so much cool beer and food and really friendly people. To afford our own personal rentals acquisitions we are also starting to provide turnkey rentals because we have such a strong background in dump to diamond home renovations. Lets talk Ohio real estate man! I am new to the area as well so really looking forward to building a network of friends in the industry.
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  • Millie H.
    Specialist · Bozeman, MT · Member since 2017 · 191 posts · 47 votes
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    Hey @Lawrence Williams, I would love to hear how your Cleveland experience has been thus far. We are also in a similar boat with just getting started in the area. We have done some direct mail and social media marketing up to this point. My husband and I are remote flippers and wholesale when we have more deals under contract than we can fit into our portfolio at the time. 

    We just got the verbal "offer accepted" on a property in Bay Village. We are waiting for all paperwork to come back signed then will be wholesaling it. Should be an easy 20% ROI.

    Send me your email address if you are in interested in rehabbing in Bay Village. 

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  • Federico Gutierrez
    Realtor · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2015 · 2k+ posts · 857 votes
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    Originally posted by @Millie H.:

    Hey @Lawrence Williams, I would love to hear how your Cleveland experience has been thus far. We are also in a similar boat with just getting started in the area. We have done some direct mail and social media marketing up to this point. My husband and I are remote flippers and wholesale when we have more deals under contract than we can fit into our portfolio at the time. 

    We just got the verbal "offer accepted" on a property in Bay Village. We are waiting for all paperwork to come back signed then will be wholesaling it. Should be an easy 20% ROI.

    Send me your email address if you are in interested in rehabbing in Bay Village. 

     How did you find the deal?

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  • Millie H.
    Specialist · Bozeman, MT · Member since 2017 · 191 posts · 47 votes
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    @Federico Gutierrez We found the deal with the help of an agent. The property is a probate sale that we have made multiple offers on. The key with all of our marketing strategies is persistency!

    What do you guys do to find properties?

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  • Nixon Davis
    Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2016 · 25 posts · 7 votes
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    Hey Lawrence. I am also a new investor in the Cleveland area looking to build a superstar team. I just bought my first property last year and is looking to get a couple MF this year. Let me know if you get any great recommendations and I will also share the references I have recieved so far.

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  • Lawrence Williams
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    Pasadena, CA · Member since 2017 · 22 posts · 21 votes
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    Thank you Tom. I believe that it is also. 

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  • Lawrence Williams
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    Pasadena, CA · Member since 2017 · 22 posts · 21 votes
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    Hi Carolina,

    Thank you. I am looking for SFR and MFR. For SFR, it would have to either be student housing or have a high rental rate. Thank you for any referrals.

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  • Lawrence Williams
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    Pasadena, CA · Member since 2017 · 22 posts · 21 votes
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    Hi Sarah Wheeler,

    I'll be sure to reach out soon. I have been bombarded with contacts from Ohio, and I am just trying to sort through them all. Thank you.

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  • Lawrence Williams
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    Pasadena, CA · Member since 2017 · 22 posts · 21 votes
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    Thank you Robert Ellis,

    As I buy property there, I plan on spending some time there throughout the year. Thank you.

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  • Lawrence Williams
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    Pasadena, CA · Member since 2017 · 22 posts · 21 votes
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    Originally posted by @Ian Kurela:

    Welcome Lawrence! Cleveland is a great place to get involved in. What kind of experience do you have in RE?

     Hi Ian,

    I flipped a house recently in Southern California. It sold prior to listing for just under $1.2M

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  • Lawrence Williams
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    Pasadena, CA · Member since 2017 · 22 posts · 21 votes
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    Originally posted by @Rob Gillespie:

    Hey Lawrence, 

    I have built a pretty big team over the past 2 decades. I would be happy to share. They are not employees, just good folks that can get the job done here in Cleveland.  Fell free to reach out to me.

     Thank you Rob. I definitely will. 

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  • Lawrence Williams
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    Pasadena, CA · Member since 2017 · 22 posts · 21 votes
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    Originally posted by @Justin Stamper:

    Hey Lawrence Williams ! We just started buying our own rentals in Cleveland as well. I have been really digging Cleveland as a city, so much cool beer and food and really friendly people. To afford our own personal rentals acquisitions we are also starting to provide turnkey rentals because we have such a strong background in dump to diamond home renovations. Lets talk Ohio real estate man! I am new to the area as well so really looking forward to building a network of friends in the industry.

     Hi Justin,

    Absolutely. I am trying to learn as much as I can about this market as necessary. 

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  • Lawrence Williams
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    Pasadena, CA · Member since 2017 · 22 posts · 21 votes
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    Originally posted by @Millie H.:

    Hey @Lawrence Williams, I would love to hear how your Cleveland experience has been thus far. We are also in a similar boat with just getting started in the area. We have done some direct mail and social media marketing up to this point. My husband and I are remote flippers and wholesale when we have more deals under contract than we can fit into our portfolio at the time. 

    We just got the verbal "offer accepted" on a property in Bay Village. We are waiting for all paperwork to come back signed then will be wholesaling it. Should be an easy 20% ROI.

    Send me your email address if you are in interested in rehabbing in Bay Village. 

     Hello Millie,

    So far, it has been very overwhelming. But that's a good thing. Cleveland has a huge amount of inventory to sort through, the rental rates are all over the place, and the property tax rates don't make sense with many deals. Bay Village is a nice area. Please send me more details about the deal to review. Thank you.

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  • Lawrence Williams
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    Pasadena, CA · Member since 2017 · 22 posts · 21 votes
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    Originally posted by @Nixon Davis:

    Hey Lawrence. I am also a new investor in the Cleveland area looking to build a superstar team. I just bought my first property last year and is looking to get a couple MF this year. Let me know if you get any great recommendations and I will also share the references I have recieved so far.

     I will definitely do so. Thank you.

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  • Matt Motil
    Rental Property Investor · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 880 votes
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    Welcome to posting @Lawrence Williams

    Good luck in CLE! 

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