All Forum Posts by: Robert Ellis

Shay,

Will there be more meet ups in 2017?

Thanks

Maurice

Matt Stewart I don't think it qualifies as a historic, it was just originally built in the 1800s. Maybe it could be a historic and I can get funding for that. I'm not sure.

Hello Bigger Pockets Community,

My name is Andrew and I have been investing in Columbus, OH for around 5 years ever since I graduated college. I have been pretty stagnant the past couple years and I am ready to ramp it up. I currently own 11 SFR's in a C- to D+ (up for debate) area and am looking to get into C - B areas. My plan for 2017 is to obtain 10 more SFR's and possibly a couple flips here and there.

I work a solid 9-5 (more like 7-6) job and also have my real estate license, however, I don't actively buy/sell real estate. I am positioned pretty well financially and I am ready to go! I'd like to network with anyone interested, with the intent to strike a positive business relationship for both of us and to learn whatever I can. I have some knowledge of real estate investing but still have a lot to learn. 

I appreciate any replies (wholesalers, investors, agents, etc.) and look forward to meeting you.

Thanks,

Andrew

 HI, Matt, we are investors from Western Canada (Calgary, Alberta). Interested to invest in Columbus Ohio, what is the best way to get in touch with you to ask a few questions about the market in Columbus? Thanks, Veronica Pepin

Hello BiggerPockets community! 

My name is Ben Alesi and I am a recent graduate of Ohio State University. I graduated from the Fisher College of Business with a B.S. in Corporate Finance. I currently work for Cardinal Health out in the Bay Area and am looking to pursue Real Estate investing. 

I actually stumbled upon BiggerPockets looking to find some avenue to begin learning more about real estate investing and it has been a tremendous resource! 

Outside of work, I really enjoy travelling to new places. In 2016, I was fortunate enough to travel to 5 different countries with my best friend and it was a great experience. I look forward to planning another trip this year outside the US. Open to recommendations!

Looking forward to getting more involved on the site and continuing to learn from all the successful people contributing on this forum.  

Hi @Robert Ellis, sorry to jump on this one after the fact.  I attended the COREE meeting tonight (at Double Tree near 23/Campus View) and I was definitely impressed.  Since this is their kickoff meeting, it was a pretty big crowd (100+ like you mentioned).  Based on advice you shared with me in the past, I did meet a couple flippers, wholesalers and some retailers (as well as a couple hard money lenders).  Thanks for the suggestion.  This is a well run group and I went ahead and joined.

@Robert Ellis Thanks for reaching out. It looks like HUD Homestore took the one I was looking at off so I'm assuming it is already in contract. I will reach out if I see one in the future that I want to pursue. I really appreciate your help, I see you all over these forums and your posts are always concise and insightful.

Brendan 

We have a portfolio of properties in Colorado and we're looking to start buying properties in a second market in Ohio. My wife and I are both from Ohio, so we often end up back there for visits. We like the possibility for cash-flow properties and we like the Midwest. I was initially looking at Cleveland or Columbus. Both seem intriguing, but both are huge and might take a bit of time to get my mind around. So before I decided which one, I became distracted with this little group of markets in northeast Ohio...

Akron is smaller than Cleveland and bit farther south. Beyond that is Canton, which is smaller than Akron and a bit farther south. Finally you have Massillon which is a bit smaller still and a bit west of Canton. All seem to have similar price points for properties and I would assume the rents are similar. 

Are there any investors involved in these markets who knows why I should choose one over the other two? Or why should I be in one these markets rather than Cleveland or Columbus which are bigger?

Mike

What are some terms you have gotten for rehab/New construction? I am in Columbus Ohio and would like to see what the local companies offer.