All Forum Posts by: Ben Morand

Hey BP world! 

My name is Ben Morand and I am looking to network more in the Cleveland market. I would love to connect with anyone in that market and spark a convo about REI. Further, if there are any networking groups, online meetups, etc. for the Cleveland market, I would be very interested in potentially joining them.

Thanks everyone!

@Kyle Parks I do know some investors that do STR's over on the Space Coast. Lots of potential but not really my desired strategy. I can't say it never will be, though. There are lots of very strict laws over in the Satellite/Cocoa Beach area that I worry might soon leak into the Titusville and Melbourne areas as well regarding Airbnb's so I've chosen to steer clear of that strategy, at least for now.

@James Wise I appreciate the resource! I’ll check it out now.

@Remington Lyman That’s awesome to hear Remington! Have you done any deals yet in Columbus? I have also been looking into that market as well and would love to hear your take on it.

@Brandon Sturgill That makes a lot of sense. I am going to look into the platform you mentioned tonight. Thanks again for the tips!

@Brandon Sturgill That’s a good point! I’ll be sure to dive deeper into the statistics and see what I can uncover. I appreciate it!

@Blake Park Blake, thanks for the recommendation! Columbus is another market I have been looking at. Just trying to under all my options. I appreciate your insight!

@Travis Gregory Thanks so much Travis!

Hey BP world!

So lately, I have been considering some of the Ohio markets to invest in, as they provide some of the best cash flow in the country. However, many of the markets that I am considering have very high crime rates. I was wondering if anyone who invests in the Cleveland market could share how it has gone for them. When researching it, I found that 17 of the 29 zip codes in Cleveland have crime rates that are 2-4x the national average. How has this played a role in your buying criteria? Also, if you have any properties in the market, has this been an issue for you?

Thanks everyone!

Hello BP world! My name is Ben Morand and I have been curious to hear people's experiences with long distance real estate investing, especially when starting out. If you wouldn't mind, feel free to share your story on:

- Your first deal (successes and failures)

- Where you're at now

I'm excited to hear what everyone has to share. Thanks guys!