All Forum Posts by: Michael Keys

Hi there—I’m a full-time real estate professional based in Ohio with a strong focus on property management, short-term rentals, and investor support.

I own and operate a property management company in Columbus, where we specialize in managing nicer single-family homes and small multi-family properties. Our team is known for delivering top-tier service, optimizing rental performance, and helping owners operate their assets completely hands-off.

In addition, I run a separate short-term rental management company in Hocking Hills, one of Ohio's top vacation rental markets. We handle everything from dynamic pricing and high-quality turnover to guest communication and marketing, ensuring consistent 5-star stays and strong ROI for owners.

Beyond property management, I also assist with acquisitions, design, rehabs, and listing strategy, both for long-term and short-term investments. Whether you’re a local or out-of-state investor, I bring systems, transparency, and a local team you can count on.

I’m always happy to connect with fellow investors, whether you're just getting started or scaling your portfolio. Feel free to reach out—I’m open to networking, partnering, or simply sharing insight on what’s working in the Columbus and Hocking Hills markets.

Hi there—I’m a full-time real estate professional based in Ohio with a strong focus on property management, short-term rentals, and investor support.

I own and operate a property management company in Columbus, where we specialize in managing nicer single-family homes and small multi-family properties. Our team is known for delivering top-tier service, optimizing rental performance, and helping owners operate their assets completely hands-off.

In addition, I run a separate short-term rental management company in Hocking Hills, one of Ohio's top vacation rental markets. We handle everything from dynamic pricing and high-quality turnover to guest communication and marketing, ensuring consistent 5-star stays and strong ROI for owners.

Beyond property management, I also assist with acquisitions, design, rehabs, and listing strategy, both for long-term and short-term investments. Whether you’re a local or out-of-state investor, I bring systems, transparency, and a local team you can count on.

I’m always happy to connect with fellow investors, whether you're just getting started or scaling your portfolio. Feel free to reach out—I’m open to networking, partnering, or simply sharing insight on what’s working in the Columbus and Hocking Hills markets.

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Congratulations Michael!
What are your long term plans for the property? 
Where did the other $42,000 cash come from?

The house was 50k total it was funded by my savings, and my grandparents and parents money that was for collage the house is well worth around 145k, I will be using the equity in the house soon to do a short term rental for some high cash flow.

So cash in was 50k, not 8k.  What's your monthly expenses and resulting cash flow?

Purchase price was 50k
renovations we're about 8k
monthy expenses are about 100 bucks so I usually am taking home 1100 a month 

Quote from @Benjamin Aaker:

Congratulations Michael!
What are your long term plans for the property? 
Where did the other $42,000 cash come from?

The house was 50k total it was funded by my savings, and my grandparents and parents money that was for collage the house is well worth around 145k, I will be using the equity in the house soon to do a short term rental for some high cash flow.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $50,000
Cash invested: $8,000

This was my first investment and it was bought in cash, 3bed 1bath, 1010sqft

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

The free equity that was in the house and the potential to build even more easy equity.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

On the MLS, it was a foreclosure because of a divorce I believe

How did you finance this deal?

Cash

How did you add value to the deal?

It is much better than the 1% rule and the ability to pull equity will be very useful for my next play

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I was working with my parents at the time using their amazing real estate agent skillz.