Foreign developer looking for investor-friendly agent & contractor in Cleveland (flip

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Foreign developer looking for investor-friendly agent & contractor in Cleveland (flip

Diego Posada
Member since 2026 · 1 post · 0 votes

Hi everyone, I'm Diego Posada, a real estate developer from Córdoba, Argentina. I run Muros Desarrollos: we build and sell homes in gated communities. I'm currently building 3 houses, and I also have a land portfolio and an industrial project. My background is in architecture and construction.

I'm planning to start fix-and-flips in Cleveland in early 2027. My starting budget is around USD 45–50k of my own capital for the first deal, and I'm open to financing for the rehab. I want to start with one deal to learn the market, and I'm prepared to bring more capital to the US as things work out. Pure flips, not rentals.

I want to be hands-on: I'm willing to travel to Cleveland regularly to meet the team, walk properties and stay involved throughout the rehab and sale.

I'm looking for:

- An investor-friendly agent with real flip experience in Cleveland

- A reliable contractor (I understand construction well and want to stay involved in the rehab)

- Rehab lender recommendations that work with foreign investors

- Title company / inspector recommendations

If you've closed flips in Cleveland, I'd love to see a couple of examples (purchase, rehab, sale). Open to video calls. Thanks!

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  • Ryan BakerBusiness Member
    Lender · Strongsville / Cleveland, OH · Member since 2026 · 83 posts · 15 votes
    17h

    Diego, welcome, and starting with one Cleveland flip to learn the market is a smart plan. On the rehab financing side, foreign nationals can get flip loans, but expect a larger down payment than a US borrower, so plan on more than your $45-50k covering purchase, rehab draws and carry. Lenders will want to see your entity set up, proof of funds, and a clear scope of work with a rehab budget, and having your own construction background will help your file. Keep a healthy contingency, since older Cleveland housing stock often hides surprises, and build your numbers off conservative resale comps. I do investor lending (fix and flip, bridge, DSCR) and have a local construction and property management team in NE Ohio, so I know how these deals work here. Happy to walk through the numbers on a quick call, my direct line and email are on my profile.

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    [email protected]330-548-3340
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  • Ametria Chaney
    Realtor · Memphis, Shelby County · Member since 2026 · 207 posts · 69 votes
    17h

    Diego, welcome — and good on you for building the team before the deal instead of after. I'm an agent myself (Memphis, not Cleveland, so I'll give you the vetting playbook rather than names). For the agent: ask for their last three investor flips with purchase, rehab, and sale numbers, and how they sourced each deal — an investor-friendly agent should answer that without blinking. For the contractor: get an itemized scope of work before you commit, and talk to two of their recent investor clients, not just homeowners. On rehab lenders for foreign investors, most want your entity and US bank account set up early, so start that paperwork now rather than mid-deal. And one practical tip: interview your inspector with the same rigor as the contractor — a thorough inspection report is your negotiating leverage before closing, and your punch list after.

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