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Hey everybody,

Wondering if anyone has ever run across a hard money lender who lends on vacant commercial property in Cleveland. I have a buyer who wants to finance a 6 unit that needs a little love before it can be rented out. Feel free to DM any referrals.

Thanks!

You're welcome @Nathan Harden. I am sorry to hear about your property! Hopefully you got it back up and running quickly.

This is the name of the company we use. Tell them Dwight and Erin Robinson sent you. The owner is a good friend of ours. (Side note- He also happens to be a MASTER electrician (AC Electric). Meticulous work. Once he sent a guy back to our house to replace a light switch cover that was left off after the job was complete. #quality!)

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What is Winning In Cleveland Real Estate Investors Mastermind?

Considering investing in Cleveland? Already investing in Cleveland? Looking for answers about Cleveland? Already winning Winning in Cleveland and want to help someone else? This mastermind is for you!

Join us online every other Thursday beginning Thursday, January 5th at 8:30pm for a discussion of the opportunities, neighborhoods, tricks, tips and local insights that will put you on the path to successfully investing in Cleveland real estate. Whether you are an experienced investor or just curious about what’s involved, this mastermind will help you find your tribe and learn what it takes to Win in Cleveland.

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Today's Tip: Invest in an alarm system.

Whether you are in state or out of state, if you have an unoccupied property, get it set up for service right away. This may seem basic. But consistent attention to the basics is how you make money in this business... and it's also how you avoid losing your shirt. 

This morning one of our properties in Garfield Heights was broken into. We've been renovating this one for a couple of months and someone noticed. They kicked in the door and had begun cutting the power and gas lines to the new furnace when the police showed up and caught them.  They disabled the alarm once they got inside, but not before it had gone off and triggered a zillion calls and messages to us, the police, the alarm company dispatch and the alarm company owner who had installed our device personally. 

If you've been in this game a while, you know this is always a possibility. In any home we own that is not tenant occupied, we put in an alarm, motion sensors and cameras so we can see what's going on inside the property at all times. It may seem like an unecessary step, especially if you think you're in an area where something like this couldn't happen. But it can and does happen everywhere. 

Here in Cleveland (and other cold weather climates), this kind of monitoring is especially important. During the winter months, if someone cuts your gas lines, you can easily have your pipes freeze and burst leaving the water running inside your property. Not only will this likely cause thousands of dollars in damages, imagine the size of your water bill if it's running full force for a week or two and no one notices...$$$$. 

I'm glad to share the name of our alarm company if anyone needs a good one. If you've got a related story or tip, please share.

@Jim Basar We have had this happen before and have successfully disputed the increase. It does have to do with the comps, but it's worth trying to make a case. You never know, you might win. In Cuyahoga County the window for these types of disputes opens in January and you have until the end of March or so to submit your complaint. 

Here is a link to an article from earlier this year which lays out the full process and several approaches you can take to try and have your taxes reduced;

@Asbery Rainey I would be glad to talk with you and help you narrow down some of this.  I do have some good contacts in my area and I'm glad to share. My area is also not super friendly to landlords, but if you know a good attorney, which I do, things get a little friendlier lol! Feel free to shoot me an inbox if you are still looking for answers and information. Wishing you all the best!

@Shane Kelly thank you for sharing! @Columbus Wilson nice to meet you. Would be glad to tell you more about our group if you're interested.

Hi CJ!

Welcome to the world of Cleveland investing! I would be glad to offer you some perspectives on items you mentioned if you would like to discuss and I'd be glad to connect you with some investors I have worked with to get some insight on their experiences. Let me know if that is of interest.