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Like to connect with investor friendly agent
Starting Out
Columbus, Ohio
Like to connect with investor friendly agent

Hello everyone. I am enjoying reading all the questions in the post they are really informative. I am looking for investor friendly agent who has the expertise from the agent side and the investing side .looking for single family and and definitely interested in duplexes.

Looking for an attorney who can help with an HOA billing issue
Legal & Legislation
Columbus, Ohio
Looking for an attorney who can help with an HOA billing issue

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...

Columbus multifamily Q3 2026: 8,000+ units absorbed, but supply still ahead of demand
Commercial Real Estate Investing
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus multifamily Q3 2026: 8,000+ units absorbed, but supply still ahead of demand

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...

Columbus and Dayton, Ohio—B or C+ Neighborhoods, where are they?
Out of State Investing
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus and Dayton, Ohio—B or C+ Neighborhoods, where are they?

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 ?

New agent looking to make connections.
New Member Introductions
Columbus, Ohio
New agent looking to make connections.

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!

Property Management Recommendations in Columbus, OH?
Ask About A Real Estate Company
Columbus, Ohio
Property Management Recommendations in Columbus, OH?

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...

General information plz
Starting Out
Columbus, Ohio
General information plz

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

Looking for quality realtor/property management compant
Out of State Investing
Columbus, Ohio
Looking for quality realtor/property management compant

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...

Anyone interested in a Columbus Ohio networking event?
General Landlording & Rental Properties
Columbus, Ohio
Anyone interested in a Columbus Ohio networking event?

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.

Has anyone used a DSCR Loan, what are your experiences with loan product?
Starting Out
Columbus, Ohio
Has anyone used a DSCR Loan, what are your experiences with loan product?

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...

Advice for starting my real estate journey
Buying & Selling Real Estate
Columbus, Ohio
Advice for starting my real estate journey

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 ...

What do I need to be aware of? National cable company lease expires in 43 months.
Commercial Real Estate Investing
Columbus, Ohio
What do I need to be aware of? National cable company lease expires in 43 months.

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...

Looking for New Build investors in Columbus, OH
Land & New Construction
Columbus, Ohio
Looking for New Build investors in Columbus, OH

Hello, I am looking to connect with builders and new build investors in the Columbus, OH market. Who can connect?

Condo left to me
New Member Introductions
Columbus, Ohio
Condo left to me

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...

19 y/o with $20K saved.
Starting Out
Columbus, Ohio
19 y/o with $20K saved.

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...

Investor Actively Seeking First Fix & Flip in Columbus, OH
Rehabbing & House Flipping
Columbus, Ohio
Investor Actively Seeking First Fix & Flip in Columbus, OH

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...

Real Estate investor living in NY but investing in Columbus
New Member Introductions
Columbus, Ohio
Real Estate investor living in NY but investing in Columbus

Hello all. New to the site. I live in NY full time but a fair amount of time in Columbus with my own secondary residence in Dublin and I have 4 rental units in Columbus area. Kindve landed in this life by accident but I've got the bug and am looking to ramp up my business in the next few years. J...

Newly excited by New build opportunities in central OH.
Land & New Construction
Columbus, Ohio
Newly excited by New build opportunities in central OH.

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...

Ohio Flips: The 2 Hidden Expenses Eating Investor Profits 🛑
Rehabbing & House Flipping
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Flips: The 2 Hidden Expenses Eating Investor Profits 🛑

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...

What My "one thing" has morphed into
Investor Mindset
Columbus, Ohio
What My "one thing" has morphed into

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...

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New leases during diligence came in below the roll - what happened next...
Buying & Selling Real Estate
Columbus, Ohio
New leases during diligence came in below the roll - what happened next...

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...

Investor friendly contractors
Rehabbing & House Flipping
Columbus, Ohio
Investor friendly contractors

Hi everyone. Can anyone recommend an investor friendly contractor in the Columbus, Ohio area. Thanks.

C class neighborhood property Management issue
Out of State Investing
Columbus, Ohio
C class neighborhood property Management issue

Hello everyone, Hope you’re all doing well. This is my first post here, and I’m looking for some guidance from the BP community regarding an out‑of‑state long‑term rental. I purchased a duplex in September 2024. One unit had a Section 8 tenant who stayed until recently when she lost her assistanc...

How Are Investors Accessing Trapped Equity?
General Real Estate Investing
Columbus, Ohio
How Are Investors Accessing Trapped Equity?

Garrett Brown recently asked a compelling question here on BiggerPockets: What has built more investor wealth, cash flow or equity? Most of the responses I saw pointed to equity. That raised a different question for me: If acquiring more properties is no longer the objective, how are experienced ...

Great Time at Tommy Harr's Meet up this past week
Investor Mindset
Columbus, Ohio
Great Time at Tommy Harr's Meet up this past week

Had the pleasure of attending Tommy Harr's meetup at draft kings this past week. Has some great conversations. went in intentionally open and not "looking" for anything in particular out of the evening. no particular "contact goal" or anything as I've tried in the past, and it went way better who...

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