All Forum Posts by: Najma Osman

Hi @Ola Owoyemi, 

I would agree with the other posts about looking into Ohio. I personally invest in Columbus and I think we have a great hybrid market for appreciation and cashflow. 

Hi @Account Closed, 

Congrats on starting to grow your portfolio out of the country! I think this is awesome, it forces you to really be an investor instead of landlord. When considering investing in other markets, look for markets with strong economic fundamentals, such as job growth, population growth, and low unemployment rates. This can help ensure that there is a demand for rental properties in the area.

It does not matter where you start as long as you develop your Core 4. The core 4 is David Greene’s long-distance investing strategy and consists of a realtor, contractor, property manager, and lender. Once you have this team in place, you should be able to invest in any market confidently.

When vetting homes that are out of country, it's important to work with a trusted agent who has experience in the local market. They can provide valuable insights about the property, its condition, and the local rental market.

If you're interested, please let me know how I can assist you further. My team and I in Columbus have a good infrastructure in place for out of state investors (i.e. connections to contractors, property management companies, lenders etc.) I would be delighted to discuss this topic with you in greater detail!

Hi @Abe Rouz, 

I personally invest and work with out-of-state buyers in Columbus, Ohio. Happy to connect!

Hi @Dan Riley, 

As a local investor who assists other investors looking to get into the Columbus market, I'd love to be a resource. Looking forward to connecting!

Hi @Timothy Christian Jr, 

I personally focus my investments in Columbus, so I would have to agree with the other posts. We have seen significant increase in property values and are expected to continue this trend in the future. I'd love to introduce you to the market!

Hi @Nathaniel K.

Congrats on thinking to grow your portfolio out of state! I think this is awesome, it forces you to really be an investor instead of landlord. When considering OOS investing, look for markets with strong economic fundamentals, such as job growth, population growth, and low unemployment rates. This can help ensure that there is a demand for rental properties in the area.

It does not matter where you start as long as you develop your Core 4. The core 4 is David Greene’s long-distance investing strategy and consists of a realtor, contractor, property manager, and lender. Once you have this team in place, you should be able to invest in any market confidently.

When vetting homes that are out of state, it's important to work with a trusted agent who has experience in the local market. They can provide valuable insights about the property, its condition, and the local rental market.

Hi @Teddy Rexing, 

Welcome to Bigger Pockets! It seems like you have a solid idea of what you're doing. If you're looking for a market, Columbus Ohio could be a great option. I invest locally in the city and we have seen great appreciation with many new jobs being created from large expansions by companies such as Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide Children's hospital and Wexner Medical Center. It is also home to Ohio State which has 60,000+ students. Cleveland is another great option here as it is consistently known as a top market for cash flow with opportunities to get in at a low PP.

Hi @Patryk Skoczen, 

Welcome to bigger pockets! I think most of the people on this platform share your love of real estate. One of the reasons I do is there is so much creativity with financing. If your dad is experienced, see if you can get him to partner on the deal with you. Or a great way to get started is to house hack. You can get away with a low downpayment if you're owner-occupying! 

 I had great recommendations for my Core 4 that I would be happy to pass along if you're interested in investing in Columbus, Ohio. DM me for my list!

Hi @Guchan Ozbilgin, I think Cleveland is a great option for cashflow. Have you also considered Columbus? I personally focus my investments in Columbus, which has seen a significant increase in property values and is expected to continue this trend in the future. This is due in large part to major corporations like Intel, Honda, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Wexner Medical Center investing heavily in the region and creating numerous job opportunities. Additionally, Ohio has favorable landlord-tenant laws that provide landlords with more rights and protections.