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All Forum Posts by: Josh Keena

Josh Keena has started 1 posts and replied 4 times.

Quote from @Matthew Becker:

Good Morning Josh

Only fool rush in according to Elvis.  So don't do that.  In order to help you most people on this platform are going to need a lot more information.  

You stated you are a new LLC owner? What exactly do you mean? Are you self employed or going to be or did you just start an LLC to put future real estate in? Are you a w2 employee? How much do you make? Do you have 2 jobs? Will you get a second job?

Your first house generally should be owner occupied and hopefull you can offset income with roommates or an additional dwelling unit.  But if you are married with 7 daughters that is probably not going to work.   Can you give us more info about your situation so people that might be an expert in Cincinnati can guide you a bit.  

The best way to find deals it off market and there are a lot of ways to market.  If you have a young family it is great to do fliers with a picture.  Old people that have owner occupied a house and raised kids in it almost always want someone to move in with kids.  They will sell it to you for way less money just because they want a family.  

If you are single you a much more flexible and can live in a basement closet.  I did for several years on my seconf house back in the early 90's.  It was just big enough for a twin bed but I cash flowed $500 bucks which at that point was enough to buy food and gas for a month. 

You stated you will do anything and I think that is a good attitude to have but the question is what is anything to you?  Work 80 hours a week for 5 years?


So, when I say I will do anything what I mean is that I will work at gaining more knowledge from others with much more experience than I currently have. I am the owner/manager of my established LLC. This was done to separate my personal life assets from my business ones. For me it just keeps things easier in case something bad should arise from a tenant. I currently work 60-70 hours a week at my W2 job and have adequate time to run the business on the side. The goal is to get away from the idea that I absolutely need a W2 job when my rental properties will eventually cover my life expenses and give me my time freedom back.

I have 1 younger child and live with the mother. We are not married either. I really enjoy working out at the gym when I can and try my best to eat healthy. I have worked over 100 hours a week before so working long hours is not a concern to me at all. I am also pursuing a bachelor's in accounting online. My goal with this degree is to have a greater grasp and understanding of the accounting process and to be able to run my LLC with greater efficiency. Overall, I am seeking to gain knowledge and more information in this field.

Quote from @Marco Fiore:

Hello Josh, and congrats on making it to BP. This is a awesome platform that can transcend your investment portfolio, or great to get it jump started. I am a realtor here in Cincinnati that primarily works with in and out of state investors. This is where I thrive and would love to hop on a call to discuss investment opportunities here in Cincinnati!

I recently responded to your message and look forward to speaking with you. 
Quote from @Sadler Surratt:

Hi @Josh Keena 

Welcome to the real estate journey! Taking that first step and starting your LLC is huge—congrats on making it happen instead of just talking about it. That kind of action-taking mindset will serve you well in real estate!

I hear you on the overwhelming advice out there—it can feel like everyone has a different “right way” to do it. The key is finding what works best for your goals and situation. Are you looking for cash flow, long-term appreciation, or a mix of both? Do you want something hands-on, like BRRRR or flipping, or are you looking for a more passive, turnkey approach?

I’d love to hear more about what you’re aiming for and where you’re looking to invest. Let’s get you moving toward that first property!


When it comes to real estate, right now at this moment my plan is to have a turnkey approach since I am working a job to build up my portfolio. After obtaining enough properties, I plan to leave my job and then will be more than willing to be all hands on and tackle the BRRRR method along with just buying and flipping for extra cashflow. This end goal for me isn't the end though. I want to chase it and get everything I am capable of for the financial freedom I dream of having. Anyways, overall I am very excited to learn and gain all the knowledge I can in this amazing real estate rental way of life.

Hi, my name is Josh and I am new to this real estate stuff. I am very interested in this and hope to get my first few properties soon. I am getting worn out with YouTube videos of everyone saying do this...no do it this way...I just want a first property. I don't care what it takes. I am tired of struggling in my financial life. That is why I started my LLC. I have been putting that off for a long time and just decided to do it and stop just talking about doing it.