Hey BP, I'm curious if anyone has experience using an FHA 203(k), Conventional HomeStyle, or CHOICERenovation loan. I'm very familiar with hard money loans, but I'm curious why I don't hear more about these specific loans. How difficult was the process? What fees did you not expect? What was the ...
Hi everyone, I’m based in Egypt and interested in participating in actual real estate wholesale transactions in Ohio through a joint venture (JV) with an experienced local wholesaler. I do not hold an Ohio real estate license, and I currently do not have the capital to fund a property purchase or...
Hi everyone. Can anyone recommend an investor friendly contractor in the Columbus, Ohio area. Thanks.
Hi Everyone, My name is Micah and I am brand new to real estate. Im really looking to learn all that i can at the moment. I work mostly in the Columbus area. Any advise or anything that one can offer is very welcome! I look forward to speaking to everyone!
Sharing some numbers from my Q3 2026 Columbus multifamily review. Renters absorbed just over 8,000 units over the past 12 months, the highest in five years. That still covers only about 78% of the record 10,333 units delivered in the same period. Demand has been strong for three years running. It...
wanting to get started in buying & renting out houses literally don’t know anything what so ever about it what should i read or watch or do plz give me all the best information you have i don’t want to take a step forward just to go 100 steps back & lose everything
I lease my property directly to an LLC that operates a sober living home. My role is strictly that of the landlord; I do not manage or operate the sober living home. It is a peer-managed, shared living arrangement, and no medical treatment is provided at the property. I recently realized that my ...
Hey everyone! I'm an out-of-state investor purchasing a long-term rental property in Columbus, OH, and am looking for recommendations for reliable, investor-friendly property management companies in the area. I'm especially interested in hearing about firsthand experiences with different PMs, bot...
Franklin County property taxes are changing in 2026, and as real estate professionals, we need to understand how they affect underwriting income-producing assets. Three things matter: Property value updates. The Franklin County Auditor's preliminary 2026 figures show commercial property values in...
I'm dealing with an HOA billing dispute involving one of my rental properties and could use some guidance or recommendations for an attorney who handles HOA/accounting disputes. The HOA's account ledger appears to be inaccurate, and a significant number of late fees have been added. They also fai...
Hi BP, I am looking to invest in small multifamily rentals in the Columbus and Dayton area. Since I am focusing on cash flow I want to target B or C+ neighborhoods. Can you please provide some areas where look for properties? and some areas to avoid ?
Hello everyone, I am inquiring about out-of-state investing in the Columbus Ohio region. What are some quality property management companies? What are some good areas within Columbus, Ohio to invest in? What are the average rent rates? Purchase prices? Also, I would be looking for a quality realt...
Hi All, I have a couple rental properties in Arizona and Cleveland Ohio. I just moved to Columbus, looking to network with local folks. I'm considering a 1031 exchange to buy a rental in property in Columbus.
I finally want to dive into put my training wheels to the test, I'm looking into investing in Ohio, and would like to know has anyone used a DSCR loan? I initially wanted to do a BRRR but since I'm not the from the area, real estate agents are telling me I should maybe start out with a turnkey to...
Hey all! My wife and I are looking to buying our first house and we would love some advice from some seasoned investors and homeowners. My wife and I are 20 years old, bring a little under 100 a year, have zero debt, and have 30k to invest. it feels a little bit intimidating to be thinking about ...
I am looking at a commercial building that is for sale. It has been leased for the last +20 years by the same cable company and they have 43 months remaining on the exiting lease. It is a NNN lease and currently pencils at about a 10% cap rate. The building has a small office, but is used for sto...
AI is changing real estate fast—and the investors who learn how to use it now will have a massive advantage. Tony and Angie Stewart of Property Peace will share the practical ways they are already using AI in their real estate business to generate leads, analyze seller conversations, automate fol...
Hello, I am looking to connect with builders and new build investors in the Columbus, OH market. Who can connect?
Good morning just wanted to say hello and I really enjoy reading all the advice and expertise people are giving. I have a condo that was left to me and I would like to leverage it to start building a portfolio one by one. I just got othe condo rent ready and presently looking for a renter. It’s n...
I’m 19, in Ohio, with a solid W-2 job but the job isn’t the goal. I want financial freedom and, more than that, a business my son can eventually inherit. My wife’s a stay at home mom whos fully behind me on this. I’m renting, have $20K ready to invest, good credit, and a background in constructio...
Hi everyone, I'm an investor based in Israel and I'm currently focused on the Columbus, Ohio market as I work toward my first U.S. deal. My primary strategy is Fix & Flip, with a strong interest in small multifamily properties as well, as long as the numbers make sense. I'm currently analyzing de...
Just left a new build rep meeting in plain city OH, about 40 mins north west of columbus. In general I feel like I've been sleeping on this asset class a bit for my clients. The opportunities especially with their in house lending and warranty, make it a compelling offer for an out of state inves...
Flipping older homes in Columbus, Cleveland, or Cincinnati? High ARVs look great on paper, but two hidden issues regularly destroy spreads right after demo: 1. Bowing Basement Walls 🧱 Ohio's heavy clay soil swells and pushes against aging basement block walls. The Issue: Fails buyer home inspecti...
Have probably made a post with a similar theme before, but as we all know, simple concepts can change and mean different things to us at different times. Brandon used to talk about how the literal book "the one thing" was his "one thing", and I thought i understood that at the time, but I had a m...
The rent roll read top notch. Renewals up across the board. Occupancy read fine. On paper, the asking rents were being absorbed. We went under contract, and the vacant units started leasing. Not at the renewal rents. At the bottom of the roll. One after another, week after week, while we sat in d...