Out of state investor in Dayton OH seeking help

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Out of state investor in Dayton OH seeking help

Jiyoung Chun
Member since 2025 · 1 post · 6 votes

Hi. I am looking to invest in Dayton OH. I am an out of state investor with experience of owning 2 rental properties. I am trying to find agents who are aware of section 8 and who have a good network of contractors and PMs. Any guidance/recommendations would be highly appreciated.

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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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Hi. I am looking to invest in Dayton OH. I am an out of state investor with experience of owning 2 rental properties. I am trying to find agents who are aware of section 8 and who have a good network of contractors and PMs. Any guidance/recommendations would be highly appreciated.


 Happy to share my contacts. Let's connect!

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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 @Jiyoung Chun:

    Hi. I am looking to invest in Dayton OH. I am an out of state investor with experience of owning 2 rental properties. I am trying to find agents who are aware of section 8 and who have a good network of contractors and PMs. Any guidance/recommendations would be highly appreciated.


     Happy to share my contacts. Let's connect!

    [email protected]614-363-2787
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  • Samuel DioufBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus & Cleveland, OH · Member since 2023 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Hey, I'd be glad to share some useful connections in the area. 

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  • Evan HoppleBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus Cleveland Dayton, OH · Member since 2023 · 284 posts · 420 votes
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    Welcome! @Jiyoung Chun

    Section 8 in Dayton can make for great cash flow deals if done right. Can share my list of connections


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  • Arman AhmedPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus Cleveland Dayton, OH · Member since 2024 · 2k+ posts · 905 votes
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    Quote from @Jiyoung Chun:

    Hi. I am looking to invest in Dayton OH. I am an out of state investor with experience of owning 2 rental properties. I am trying to find agents who are aware of section 8 and who have a good network of contractors and PMs. Any guidance/recommendations would be highly appreciated.


    Happy to share my contacts! I’m an investor and real estate agent working with many out-of-state investors in Dayton, Cleveland, and Columbus, and I can point you to Section 8–friendly property managers, contractors, and other local resources. Let’s connect, and I’d be happy to share what I have.

    [email protected]614-418-6081
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  • Vijay FriedmanBusiness Member
    Miami, FL · Member since 2026 · 766 posts · 122 votes
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    Quote from @Jiyoung Chun:

    Hi. I am looking to invest in Dayton OH. I am an out of state investor with experience of owning 2 rental properties. I am trying to find agents who are aware of section 8 and who have a good network of contractors and PMs. Any guidance/recommendations would be highly appreciated.

    @Jiyoung Chun
    For out-of-state investing, I’d put a lot of weight on the PM before buying anything. A good local PM can usually help validate rents, neighborhood-level tenant demand, turnover expectations, and often point you toward reliable contractors too. I’d also have them review any property you’re seriously considering before you finalize your numbers.

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  • Remington LymanBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 6k+ posts · 7k+ votes
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    Happy to send you some referrals

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  • Ashish AcharyaBusiness Member
    CPA, CFP®, PFS · FL · Member since 2017 · 5k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Jiyoung, since you already own two rentals, I’d focus less on finding a generic “investor-friendly” agent and more on building a Dayton team that already works with Section 8 and out-of-state owners.

    For the agent, I’d ask how many investor purchases they’ve actually closed in the neighborhoods you’re targeting, whether they understand rent-to-price ratios, inspection issues, and Section 8 rent/payment standards, and whether they can connect you with contractors and PMs they’ve personally worked with. For the property manager, I’d want to know their current unit count, vacancy rate, leasing timeline, maintenance markup, inspection process, Section 8 experience, and how often they communicate with out-of-state owners.

    I'd also underwrite the property independently rather than relying on projected rents from the seller or agent. Include property taxes, insurance, vacancy, repairs, CapEx, management, and any expected turnover costs.

    From the tax side, since these will be rentals, I’d also evaluate cost segregation once the property is placed in service. It may accelerate depreciation, but the important question is whether the resulting losses are actually usable under your passive-loss and material-participation situation.

    And I wouldn't rush into adding multiple LLCs simply because you're buying out of state. An LLC can help with liability and ownership structure, but it does not automatically create tax savings on rental income.

    Happy to connect!

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  • Alfath AhmedBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Quote from @Jiyoung Chun:

    Hi. I am looking to invest in Dayton OH. I am an out of state investor with experience of owning 2 rental properties. I am trying to find agents who are aware of section 8 and who have a good network of contractors and PMs. Any guidance/recommendations would be highly appreciated.


     I own student housing in Dayton and do a ton of business out there. I can connect you with my contractors and property managers that take care of my and my clients. Have 30+ rental units.

    [email protected]614-802-5698
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  • Mike PaolucciBusiness Member
    Realtor · Columbus Cleveland Dayton, OH · Member since 2022 · 490 posts · 549 votes
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    Quote from @Jiyoung Chun:

    Hi. I am looking to invest in Dayton OH. I am an out of state investor with experience of owning 2 rental properties. I am trying to find agents who are aware of section 8 and who have a good network of contractors and PMs. Any guidance/recommendations would be highly appreciated.

    Happy to connect you with some great people. I currently own 6 units in Dayton Suburbs (Kettering and Huber Heights). I've also got couple of different property managers that I can refer you to as well.

    [email protected]614-892-9184
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  • Michael AzzamBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2020 · 19 posts · 17 votes
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    Jiyoung, with Section 8 investments, it’s especially important to confirm realistic approved rents, inspection requirements, and the property manager’s experience with the local housing authority. Dayton can vary considerably by neighborhood, so having reliable local insight before purchasing is key. Happy to connect and compare notes as you continue your search.

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  • James Wise
    Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
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    We deal with a lot of S8 stuff in Dayton. Tough market, but profitable if you do it the right way.

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  • Danny Gonzalez
    Real Estate Broker · Member since 2024 · 128 posts · 60 votes
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    @Jiyoung Chun You already own two doors, so the next step is making the Dayton operating bench prove itself before the next buy. For Section 8, I would pressure-test approved rents, inspection turnaround, vendor coverage, and who actually meets contractors. Are you locking a Dayton buy box first, or still comparing whether the next doors stay in that metro?

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