All Forum Posts by: Alfath Ahmed

Hi everybody. I'm a relatively new investor who'd like to connect and expand my portfolio. I'm interested in flipping single family properties and holding multi-family properties. My wife is in the process of getting her real estate license and we're excited to make a better life for our children and make a difference in our community.

I’m a new real estate investor and I’m looking for my first deal. The market in Colorado is vary competitive. Where are some places I should look for my first rental property.

Hey all, looking for thoughts as I hone in on a market. I had basically settled on Ohio and was between Columbus and Cleveland, but also looking at Dayton. I had connected with a couple RE agents through bigger pockets and they were sending me deals which looked great compared to my home market in Western MA. After I started digging into crime stats and school ratings and looking at street views they didn't look so great though.

We were just in Saratoga, NY and walked a beautiful house that we were talking about partnering on with a family member. It turned out they aren't serious and I'm not ready to take on the risk and work required to manage a hybrid STR/MTR that I believe it would take to make it viable, and also don't want to put the majority of our HELOC into one property. Anyway, I've started looking at spots that actually get me excited. For me this isn't large cities and bars and nightlife but lakes, mountains and beaches and outdoor destinations. Around me in the Northeast, I've been looking in Warwick, RI, Burke, VT, and upstate NY, particularly Saratoga and Lake George areas. All small markets and expensive. Not cash flowing with my financing unless you STR or MTR.

I'm currently considering targeting more affordable metro areas but looking at areas close to parks or natural attractions but also hosptials to open up the option for STR but more so MTR to traveling healthcare folks. I work in healthcare and have met and know many travelers. Currently looking at areas outside of Raleigh, NC (have a family member close) and have moved back to Cleveland as it has Lake Erie which I like.

Anyway, long story just to ask your thoughts on whether I'm thinking too much about the locations and whether I like them vs if they make financial sense. Have had people tell me I won't be spending time there and it doesn't matter which I know is true. On the other hand having a place that we could potentially visit if there were vacancies or could make into a vacation while checking in on it makes sense too. Appreciate any thoughts and curious how you settled on your market, especially if it was out of state?

I'm at investing in properties. Would anyone be able to help me with analyzing the market for short-term rentals in certain areas? What are some things I should look out for? 

Hey everyone! I’m a new investor; just bought my first duplex as a house hack in Omaha Nebraska. Still learning the ropes of all this but I’m anticipating a move to Dayton Ohio (I’m active duty Air Force so Wright Pat AFB). Once I move I’d be looking at another small multifamily to house hack. Just looking to get to know some people in the area and understand the market a bit! What do you all think about Dayton and surrounding areas for investing, specifically for small multifamily? Thank you!

Looking to purchase any multi family in and around the Akron and Kent Ohio area 2 unit up to 16 unit's  

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Is anyone successful acquiring and renting out duplexes and fourplexes in the current market?

Hello everyone my name is Kevin from Uganda Eastern Africa. I have been investing in real estate for a number of yours and I own over 70 units in Uganda am so happy to be on this platform.

I have  questions and I will appreciate your responses. Can a non USA citizen own property in USA looking at Seattle, Can I benefit from any credit facilities there to invest in property or as a non citizen I will have to invest 100% of my private capital, Is there a specific state that  that is friendly to non Citizens to purchase properties and lastly what is the legal procedure to follow when it comes to owning a property in USA.  

Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of out-of-state investors looking into Detroit and Toledo. I’ve seen opportunity here, but it also comes with challenges that don’t always show up in the numbers. A lot of people I’ve spoken with say the hardest part is trying to manage things from a distance, whether it’s trusting the right crew for renovations, finding tenants who are reliable, or just handling the small day-to-day landlord tasks that pop up when you’re hundreds of miles away.

For those of you who invest out of state, what’s been the toughest part for you? And if you’re considering Detroit or Toledo, what’s on your mind before you take the leap? I’m curious how others are approaching it.

Anybody buy anything from hibid? We bought our home in Ohio off of there. Might be a lesser known resource.