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Looking for Investor-Friendly Realtor in Cleveland — Selling SFR

David De La TorrePro Member
Investor · Member since 2020 · 35 posts · 38 votes

Hi everyone,

I'm an out-of-state investor based in Los Angeles with a single-family investment property in the Cleveland area. I purchased the property in 2023, completed a substantial renovation and refinance, and I'm currently evaluating selling the property as I look to transition into multifamily investments.

I'm looking to connect with a Cleveland-area Realtor who has experience working with investors and selling investment properties.

The property is currently vacant, with the necessary turnover cleaning and repairs completed, so I'm looking for someone who can help me evaluate its current market value, recommend any additional work that would actually be worthwhile before listing, and walk me through expected selling costs and strategy.

I'm also considering a 1031 exchange into a multifamily property, so experience working with investor sellers and 1031 transactions would be a plus.

If you're an agent who works in the Cleveland market—or you've worked with someone you'd recommend—I'd love to connect.

Thanks!

David

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Dave FosterBusiness Member
Qualified Intermediary for 1031 Exchanges · St. Petersburg, FL · Member since 2013 · 9k+ posts · 9k+ votes
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@David De La Torre  A 1031 exchange will be a powerful tool to help you leverage the next step from SF to MF investing.  Getting to use the deferred tax will let you grow much more quickly. 

When it comes to the 1031 exchange, you must use a qualified intermediary whose only role is performing the 1031 exchange. So, you'll want to have them in place prior to the sale of your relinquished property.  So they can work with your realtor as well, helping you strategize. They will be your guide throughout the process. 

Socondly id recommend finding solid replacement properties right away.  You only have 45 more days after the sale to identify your replacement.  This will really help alleviate the timeframe pressure, and If you find a property you love, you should get it under contract. You can't take title to the new property before your old property closes.  But you can get a long way down the road.  Exchanges can be intimidating if it's your first one, but really it's just learning the strategies and working with the right professionals. And that's where your realtor and the QI will be key.

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  • Sircalvin HendersonPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2026 · 8 posts · 5 votes
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    I’m a Cleveland-area REALTOR® with Keller Williams Chervenic Realty, and my practice has a strong focus on investment properties and multifamily acquisitions. I’d be glad to help you evaluate the property and determine the best path forward.

    Hi David,

    I can provide a comparative market analysis, review the property’s current condition, identify any improvements that may produce a worthwhile return, and prepare an estimated seller net sheet outlining anticipated costs and proceeds. If you decide to pursue a 1031 exchange, I can also help coordinate the transaction with a qualified intermediary and assist with identifying potential multifamily replacement properties.

    Please feel free to send me a direct message with the property address and your preferred timeline. I’d be happy to schedule a call and discuss your goals.

    Sircalvin Henderson
    REALTOR® | Keller Williams Chervenic Realty
    [email protected]

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    • Josiah Garcia
      Member since 2026 · 230 posts · 35 votes
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      We run an automated sourcing system that pulls distressed properties from probate, foreclosure, tax-delinquent, and code-violation records before they hit the MLS—currently operating in Cleveland along with San Diego, Fresno, Indianapolis, and Albuquerque. Since you're already in the Cleveland market, this feeds a steady pipeline of off-market deals that most investors never see. The data comes directly from county records, so it's early and actionable. Happy to share what we're finding in Cleveland if that's useful for your next acquisition.

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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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    Holla

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  • Arman AhmedPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus Cleveland Dayton, OH · Member since 2024 · 2k+ posts · 916 votes
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    Quote from @David De La Torre:

    Hi everyone,

    I'm an out-of-state investor based in Los Angeles with a single-family investment property in the Cleveland area. I purchased the property in 2023, completed a substantial renovation and refinance, and I'm currently evaluating selling the property as I look to transition into multifamily investments.

    I'm looking to connect with a Cleveland-area Realtor who has experience working with investors and selling investment properties.

    The property is currently vacant, with the necessary turnover cleaning and repairs completed, so I'm looking for someone who can help me evaluate its current market value, recommend any additional work that would actually be worthwhile before listing, and walk me through expected selling costs and strategy.

    I'm also considering a 1031 exchange into a multifamily property, so experience working with investor sellers and 1031 transactions would be a plus.

    If you're an agent who works in the Cleveland market—or you've worked with someone you'd recommend—I'd love to connect.

    Thanks!

    David

    Hey David, I’m both a real estate agent with Reafco and an active investor in Cleveland, Dayton, and Columbus. I’d be happy to connect and help you with the sale, and I’d also love to learn more about what you’re looking to acquire next.

    [email protected]614-418-6081
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  • Samuel DioufBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus & Cleveland, OH · Member since 2023 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Would be glad to connect.

    [email protected]614-662-1652
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  • Dave FosterBusiness Member
    Qualified Intermediary for 1031 Exchanges · St. Petersburg, FL · Member since 2013 · 9k+ posts · 9k+ votes
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    @David De La Torre  A 1031 exchange will be a powerful tool to help you leverage the next step from SF to MF investing.  Getting to use the deferred tax will let you grow much more quickly. 

    When it comes to the 1031 exchange, you must use a qualified intermediary whose only role is performing the 1031 exchange. So, you'll want to have them in place prior to the sale of your relinquished property.  So they can work with your realtor as well, helping you strategize. They will be your guide throughout the process. 

    Socondly id recommend finding solid replacement properties right away.  You only have 45 more days after the sale to identify your replacement.  This will really help alleviate the timeframe pressure, and If you find a property you love, you should get it under contract. You can't take title to the new property before your old property closes.  But you can get a long way down the road.  Exchanges can be intimidating if it's your first one, but really it's just learning the strategies and working with the right professionals. And that's where your realtor and the QI will be key.

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  • Jack KrusinskiBusiness Member
    Realtor · Cleveland/Akron OH · Member since 2019 · 141 posts · 91 votes
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    Hi David, I am a Cleveland agent and investor. I specialize in helping investors buy and sell rental properties in the area, and most of my clients are out-of-state investors, so selling a renovated SFR and rolling it into multifamily through a 1031 is what we do.

    I am happy to run comps and give you a value range, what I'd do before listing (if anything), and a rough net sheet as well. If you would like to connect, feel free to send me a DM.

    [email protected]216-789-6736
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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 David, happy to help. Let's connect!

    [email protected]614-363-2787
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  • Gladimir Lobo
    Real Estate Broker · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2023 · 209 posts · 79 votes
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    David,

    You're asking the right questions.

    Before you sell, you want to make sure you're making the right move.

    Sometimes figuring out what the property is worth is the easy part. Figuring out what to do with it is where things get interesting.

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  • Alfath AhmedBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Hi @David De La Torre great to connect.

    Happy to connect. I have a strong team in cleveland that I manage we sell a ton of properties to OOS investors and locals through our off-market inventory. Happy to hop on a quick call and we can discus the property and plan moving forward.

    I own 30+ units and operate in Columbus, Cleveland, and Dayton.

    [email protected]614-802-5698
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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 @David De La Torre:

    Hi everyone,

    I'm an out-of-state investor based in Los Angeles with a single-family investment property in the Cleveland area. I purchased the property in 2023, completed a substantial renovation and refinance, and I'm currently evaluating selling the property as I look to transition into multifamily investments.

    I'm looking to connect with a Cleveland-area Realtor who has experience working with investors and selling investment properties.

    The property is currently vacant, with the necessary turnover cleaning and repairs completed, so I'm looking for someone who can help me evaluate its current market value, recommend any additional work that would actually be worthwhile before listing, and walk me through expected selling costs and strategy.

    I'm also considering a 1031 exchange into a multifamily property, so experience working with investor sellers and 1031 transactions would be a plus.

    If you're an agent who works in the Cleveland market—or you've worked with someone you'd recommend—I'd love to connect.

    Thanks!

    David

    I do business in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Happy to have a chat with you

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  • Franklin Watts
    Rental Property Investor · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2017 · 3 posts · 8 votes
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    Hi David,

    Local Cleveland Realtor who also lives and invest in Cleveland, currently at 9 properties in greater Cleveland. Just sent a connection request. Feel free to reach out if you would like to have a conversation.

    Frank

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  • Michael AzzamBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2020 · 23 posts · 19 votes
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    David, happy to connect. I’m an investor myself with 70+ doors and have been working with investors in the Cleveland market for about 15 years.

    We work with a lot of out-of-state owners in exactly this situation — figuring out current value, what repairs are actually worth doing before listing, expected selling costs, and the best exit strategy. We can also help on the acquisition side if you decide to roll the proceeds into a multifamily through a 1031.

    Shoot me a message and I’d be happy to take a look at the property and give you some direction.

    [email protected]216-446-7606
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  • David Santiago
    Cleveland, OH · Member since 2026 · 47 posts · 6 votes
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    Hey David, congrats on scaling up to multifamily! 👏

    When deploying those 1031 funds, be extremely careful with the new pro-formas you evaluate. Sellers love to hide post-sale tax reassessments and use inflated "market rents", a dangerous trap when you are rushing to meet a 1031 deadline.

    We wrote a free guide on how to safely underwrite out-of-state deals line-by-line so you don't accidentally buy a negative-cash-flowing dud.

    Grab it here to run the real math before you identify your replacement property: https://hcgturnkey.com/buy-where-the-math-works

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