All Forum Posts by: Ben Elashvili

Hi @Greg Kasmer and@Ben Elashvili! I'd love to connect. I'm a new investor looking in the Philly suburbs as well. Greg, I'd love to learn more from your experience investing in the area!

@Ben Elashvili - I invest in the Philadelaphia suburbs both in residential and multifamily. It would be great to connect and see if we have any mutual interests!

Hey Ben,

Very exciting! I'm a wholesaler in the Philly area (and surrounding counties) that sources off market properties to investors. Anywhere from shells/full gut flips to turnkey rentals. Just sent you a message!

Hey Ben — welcome to the Philly market! You're off to a great start with the Section 8 + BRRRR strategy — it's one of the most reliable ways to build long-term cash flow here, especially in areas where market rent can be hit or miss.

I work with investors weekly on value-add deals that fit that exact model — mostly off-market inventory in most pockets of Philly. If you’re still shaping your buy box or want to compare rent comps and rehab costs, happy to share what I’m seeing on the ground.

Let’s connect — always good to meet committed investors looking to play the long game.

– Mohamed Sylla

I am currently in the Souther-Tier of NYS, about 3 hours from Philly. I am interested in expanding to the Philly market as an investor and CRE advisor. I would love to connect. Here is my linkedin page https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lucenti/

I work with several investors who utalize the BRRR method. It is a solid model for rapid growth with limited capital and allows for risk management.

@Ben Elashvili You're taking a smart approach in value-add rentals in Philly. I started investing in Philly for almost 10 years with some section 8 mixed in that does really well -- but keep an eye on the HUD policy shifts being discussed, going all-in on HCV can leave you exposed if things tighten up. Currently, if you know how things work, you can get top dollar. Of course it is not a secret so many investors have pivoted to that space and at PHA housing events, you often see more landlords than tenants. I use diversification to mitigate everything from climate impact to government regulation to local economies. I highly recommend getting to know the city and its nuances well. I run a local landlord group on FB and have some Philly focused resources that I put together. Feel free to reach out. Good luck with your investing!