All Forum Posts by: Brian M Sweeney
Brian M Sweeney has started 12 posts and replied 168 times.
Post: Any experienced Short Term Rentals, Superhosts to network with?

- MBA, CFP®, EA
- Columbus, OH
- Posts 175
- Votes 207
We are superhosts in multiple markets.
Post: Mixed use, Retail & Apartments

- MBA, CFP®, EA
- Columbus, OH
- Posts 175
- Votes 207
I have some contacts for this. Need to be a little more specific on the type of property otherwise it can be done with some local commercial contractors here in town.
Post: Midwest Housing Cash

- MBA, CFP®, EA
- Columbus, OH
- Posts 175
- Votes 207
It's always a good time to buy. Sometimes it will be higher than other times, other times it will be lower. If you are a long term investor, the term isn't any longer than it will be right now. If you are looking for pure short term appreciation then it may not be the best time for that otherwise you can still find deals. Focus on what you like & not what other people are telling you to like.
Post: Recommendations real estate agent (selling) in Pittsburgh area

- MBA, CFP®, EA
- Columbus, OH
- Posts 175
- Votes 207
What’s the price range?
Post: Housing crash deniers ???

- MBA, CFP®, EA
- Columbus, OH
- Posts 175
- Votes 207
It’s inevitable that the market will retract. I think crash is a over statement but a slow down has already happened, which is completely healthy & normal. Long term everything will be fine as it always is.
Post: Input on investment - normal home or modular homes

- MBA, CFP®, EA
- Columbus, OH
- Posts 175
- Votes 207
I would try to find a duplex, triplex or 4-unit property if possible. You can add value to those properties & increase rents which ultimately leads to forced appreciation & profits.
Post: Adding a Firepit to my STR- Gas or Woodburning?

- MBA, CFP®, EA
- Columbus, OH
- Posts 175
- Votes 207
From experience I can tell you I did wood burning last year & found out it made the whole house smell every time someone would make a fire. Also you have the clean up, etc. A gas hookup is 100% the way to go. I ran a gas line this year and it’s definitely worth the extra money.
Post: In Search of a new CPA

- MBA, CFP®, EA
- Columbus, OH
- Posts 175
- Votes 207
Check out Whalen & Co in Columbus. I used to own an accounting firm. They are one of the best
Post: Looking for an RE agent who is also investor in Columbus OH

- MBA, CFP®, EA
- Columbus, OH
- Posts 175
- Votes 207
There's tons of good agents in Columbus & also good lenders for investment properties.
Post: QOTW: How do you handle property management?

- MBA, CFP®, EA
- Columbus, OH
- Posts 175
- Votes 207
We self manage but I do see a big benefit to hire a company once you get to a certain point in your business. It has to make sense from a business perspective & long term goals.