Seeking Capital & JV Partners for Buy-and-Hold Rentals in FL & OH

Seeking Capital & JV Partners for Buy-and-Hold Rentals in FL & OH

Investor · Member since 2021 · 3 posts · 1 vote

Hey everyone!

I’m a Florida-based real estate investor in the Tampa Bay area looking to connect with like-minded individuals interested in building long-term relationships through buy-and-hold rental real estate.

A Little About Me

I bring over 12 years of real estate industry experience, including REO and bank-owned properties, HUD properties, and more than 4,500 property inspections. I also hold a real estate license.

I’m now focused on leveraging that experience to build a portfolio of cash-flowing rental properties over the next 10–20 years.

My Investment Strategy

My primary focus is Florida, although I’m also exploring select Ohio markets where acquisition costs and rental demand may create stronger cash-flow opportunities.

I’m targeting:

* Affordable single-family homes and small multifamily properties (1–4 units)
* Long-term buy-and-hold rentals
* Properties with positive cash flow after conservative expense assumptions
* Opportunities requiring minimal to moderate renovations
* Repeatable acquisitions using DSCR financing and other financing strategies

I believe in underwriting conservatively, accounting for property management, vacancy, maintenance, capital expenditures, and all associated ownership costs.

What I Bring to the Table

My goal is to be the hands-on operating partner, handling:

* Finding and analyzing potential acquisitions
* Rental market research and due diligence
* Financing and acquisition coordination
* Renovation and maintenance oversight
* Tenant placement and ongoing property management
* Financial reporting and long-term portfolio operations

I also plan to develop an in-house property management operation as the portfolio grows.

Who I’d Like to Connect With

I’m particularly interested in building relationships with experienced real estate investors, private lenders, and potential joint venture partners who have an interest in acquiring and holding rental properties over the long term.

I’m open to exploring different business relationships, including active joint ventures, equity partnerships, and private lending arrangements, depending on the opportunity and appropriate legal and financing structures.

Ideally, I’d like to develop relationships with a small group of people who enjoy working together repeatedly, rather than starting from scratch with every acquisition.

I’m not looking to flip properties or chase unrealistic returns. My focus is steady acquisition, responsible management, and building long-term wealth through real estate.

Let’s Connect!

If you’re active in Florida or Ohio real estate, have experience with rental property partnerships, or simply share a similar long-term investing mindset, I’d love to connect.

I’m especially interested in hearing from people who have successfully built repeat partnerships around rental acquisitions.

Feel free to comment or reach out to introduce yourself.

Looking forward to meeting some great people and building lasting relationships!

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  • Investor · Toronto · Member since 2023 · 5 posts · 0 votes
    1h

    Hello, I have just sent you a request to connect! I am currently looking to invest in USA market and my strategy is also buy and hold. I also had a partner I acquired multiple properties together.

  • Diana KhanPro Member
    Attorney · 10451 Mill Run Cir #755 Owings Mills, MD 21117 · Member since 2024 · 780 posts · 278 votes
    1h
    Quote from @Benjamin Baker:

    Hey everyone!

    I’m a Florida-based real estate investor in the Tampa Bay area looking to connect with like-minded individuals interested in building long-term relationships through buy-and-hold rental real estate.

    A Little About Me

    I bring over 12 years of real estate industry experience, including REO and bank-owned properties, HUD properties, and more than 4,500 property inspections. I also hold a real estate license.

    I’m now focused on leveraging that experience to build a portfolio of cash-flowing rental properties over the next 10–20 years.

    My Investment Strategy

    My primary focus is Florida, although I’m also exploring select Ohio markets where acquisition costs and rental demand may create stronger cash-flow opportunities.

    I’m targeting:

    * Affordable single-family homes and small multifamily properties (1–4 units)
    * Long-term buy-and-hold rentals
    * Properties with positive cash flow after conservative expense assumptions
    * Opportunities requiring minimal to moderate renovations
    * Repeatable acquisitions using DSCR financing and other financing strategies

    I believe in underwriting conservatively, accounting for property management, vacancy, maintenance, capital expenditures, and all associated ownership costs.

    What I Bring to the Table

    My goal is to be the hands-on operating partner, handling:

    * Finding and analyzing potential acquisitions
    * Rental market research and due diligence
    * Financing and acquisition coordination
    * Renovation and maintenance oversight
    * Tenant placement and ongoing property management
    * Financial reporting and long-term portfolio operations

    I also plan to develop an in-house property management operation as the portfolio grows.

    Who I’d Like to Connect With

    I’m particularly interested in building relationships with experienced real estate investors, private lenders, and potential joint venture partners who have an interest in acquiring and holding rental properties over the long term.

    I’m open to exploring different business relationships, including active joint ventures, equity partnerships, and private lending arrangements, depending on the opportunity and appropriate legal and financing structures.

    Ideally, I’d like to develop relationships with a small group of people who enjoy working together repeatedly, rather than starting from scratch with every acquisition.

    I’m not looking to flip properties or chase unrealistic returns. My focus is steady acquisition, responsible management, and building long-term wealth through real estate.

    Let’s Connect!

    If you’re active in Florida or Ohio real estate, have experience with rental property partnerships, or simply share a similar long-term investing mindset, I’d love to connect.

    I’m especially interested in hearing from people who have successfully built repeat partnerships around rental acquisitions.

    Feel free to comment or reach out to introduce yourself.

    Looking forward to meeting some great people and building lasting relationships!

    AI-assisted post, reviewed by the author.

    @Benjamin Baker, I like your focus on building long-term partnerships instead of just working together on one deal. I think finding people who share your goals and have clear expectations from the beginning makes a big difference, especially when you're planning to grow a portfolio together.

    I'm a real estate attorney and broker based in Maryland, and I work with investors on property transactions and business agreements. For example, when one partner provides the capital and the other handles the day to day operations, I think it's important to agree early on who makes decisions, how profits are shared, and what happens if plans change. Those conversations can save a lot of trouble later.

    I appreciate you sharing your plans, @Benjamin Baker! It's great to see someone thinking about steady growth and lasting relationships. Wishing you success, and happy to stay connected!

  • Ryan BakerBusiness Member
    Lender · Strongsville / Cleveland, OH · Member since 2026 · 158 posts · 39 votes
    1h

    Benjamin, if you plan on buying over and over, set up the DSCR side early so you know exactly what you need for each purchase (down payment, reserves, what the rent has to cover). It makes it a lot easier to pitch a JV partner when you can show them how the long-term debt works on every deal.

    I lend in Ohio and know the markets up here pretty well. Give me a call if you want to talk through which Ohio markets you're looking at and how to structure the financing. My number's in my signature below.

    – Ryan

  • Member since 2026 · 43 posts · 6 votes
    3m

    Hi Benjamin, nice plan, and the conservative underwriting approach is the right one. Since you mentioned DSCR as part of the repeatable-acquisition piece, one thing worth lining up early is a lender relationship that can take you from the first rental to a portfolio: look for programs that allow purchases in an LLC, don't cap the number of loans, and have reasonable minimums for the 1-4 unit, lower-priced properties you're targeting in FL and OH. I'm a mortgage broker in Tampa Bay and work with a lot of DSCR lenders, so I'm glad to be a sounding board on structuring the financing side whenever you're ready to put a deal on paper. – Stephen

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