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LAIC for Cleveland
Forum Categories All Member since 2019 · 30 posts · 7 votes Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 31k+ posts · 20k+ votes 32m 1 kidney. Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
Recently Renovated, Fully Rented Duplex – $2,550 Monthly Rental Income
Member since 2026 · 2 posts · 0 votes Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 31k+ posts · 20k+ votes 58m We'd love to market this for you on HoltonWiseTV. Biggest Cleveland investor resource in the world. Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
Detroit Section 8 Rentals Are a Gold Mine—If You Know This Trick
Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
Seeking Cleveland investor for deal-by-deal JV (Cuyahoga County)
Wholesaler · Cleveland, OH. · Member since 2026 · 2 posts · 0 votes Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes 20m Biggest name in Cleveland is HoltonWise. Reach out and we'll discuss working together. Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
Looking for a mentor in Cleveland area for guidance
Euclid, Cuyahoga County · Member since 2026 · 2 posts · 2 votes Hello! My name is Fernando, 32, currently working in commercial construction full time, and want to start investing in long term rental real estate properties, I been researching and reading a lot about real estate and wanted to see if there is anyone that I can connect with for guidance in the Cleveland area!?
Offering Turnkey STR Set Up Services
Interior Decorator · Houston, TX · Member since 2026 · 3 posts · 0 votes Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes 40m If you need help marketing your services we'd love to promote you on HoltonWiseTV. Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
Looking for a mentor in Cleveland area for guidance
Forum Categories All Euclid, Cuyahoga County · Member since 2026 · 1 post · 1 vote Hello! My name is Fernando, 32, currently working in commercial construction full time, and want to start investing in long term rental real estate properties, I been researching and reading a lot about real estate and wanted to see if there is anyone that I can connect with for guidance in the Cleveland area!?
Anyone interested in a Columbus Ohio networking event?
Forum Categories All Member since 2026 · 2 posts · 1 vote Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH & Cleveland OH · Member since 2021 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes 45m @Chance Ro Nice. Hopefully you like it so far. I would recommend areas like Hilltop, Linden, Eastmoor/ Whitehall, and Franklinton. These are areas where you can cash flow in Columbus because the rent-to-price ratio is favorable. Out of these areas, Franklinton and Linden are seeing some of the most development.
🏠 The Right Financing Partner Can Make the Difference
Lender · Florida · Member since 2025 · 678 posts · 242 votes Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes 27m We can help you market yourself on HoltonWiseTV. Reach out if interested. Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
"I'm a serious cash buyer" No TF you aren't
Forum Categories All Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes Real Estate Agent · Kansas City · Member since 2018 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes 51m I get those canned texts all the time from "investors" Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
The Seller Just Cut $111K—Now We Go In for the Kill
Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes Lender · New York, NY · Member since 2026 · 56 posts · 18 votes 1h Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes 1h Lame Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
Furnace & Water Heater on Wood Platforms — Cleveland Section 8 Inspection?
Forum Categories All Member since 2019 · 1 post · 0 votes Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes 35m Anytime I've seen them raised up, they're always on bricks, not wood. Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
Seeking Off-Market SFHs & Portfolios
Investor · Member since 2026 · 4 posts · 0 votes I'm looking to connect with agents, brokers, loan officers...etc to send me off market SFH's or portfolios. Were looking to pick up a few homes at a time, and portfolios are ideal, but individual properties work too. Our preferred area is St. Louis but will consider other landlord friendly areas. Buy box is 2+ beds, rent is over $1200, price point is between 60-100k, and as turnkey as possible.
100% OWNER FINANCE SFR CLEVELAND OH - Needs Full Rehab
Member since 2018 · 1 post · 0 votes Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes 51m If you have trouble selling it, reach out to HoltonWise. #1 in Cleveland for investors. Over $250 Million in sales. We'll sell it on HoltonWiseTV no problem. Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
Pre Approvals Are Ridiculous
Forum Categories All Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes Real Estate Agent · Nashville, TN · Member since 2015 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes 18m Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
Who has the most Section 8 Video Content on YouTube / Facebook / IG etc...
Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes 52m Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
Looking for a Contractor
Investor · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2024 · 44 posts · 39 votes Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes 25m Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
Looking to connect with section 8 investors in the area
Investor · Member since 2026 · 26 posts · 20 votes Hello, I am looking to connect with section 8 investors specializing in single family home portfolios in midwest markets. Would love to learn from and share resources to grow cash-flowing rental portfolios. Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes 1h Reach out to us at HoltonWise. We've helped more Section 8 investors than anyone else on BP.
339 Days on Market? Something Is Wrong With This Deal
Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes Real Estate Agent · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2024 · 22 posts · 12 votes 36m Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
Stop Spamming Me Bro
Forum Categories All Real Estate Broker 路 Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH 路 Member since 2013 路 30k+ posts 路 20k+ votes JD MartinBusiness Member Moderator Rock Star Extraordinaire 路 Northeast, TN 路 Member since 2015 路 10k+ posts 路 16k+ votes 23m 馃ぃ Hopefully you can see this laughing emoji. I get these all the time. I'm not even ambitious enough to answer.
Columbus — Looking for Local Operators Who Know What Actually Cash Flows
Property Manager · Nashville, TN · Member since 2026 · 110 posts · 28 votes Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes 46m HoltonWise can provide investors with Section 8 inventory. Check out what we are up to on HoltonWiseTV. Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
The Silent Cash-Flow Killer: What Out-of-State Investors Need to Know About Cleveland
Cleveland, OH · Member since 2026 · 36 posts · 4 votes Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes 37m Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
San Diego: Stop Paying for Tenants Who Stop Paying You
Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes Investor · Poway, CA · Member since 2015 · 7k+ posts · 8k+ votes 44m Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
Baltimore Section 8: This Flooring Can Save You Thousands at Turnover
Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes Attorney · 10451 Mill Run Cir #755 Owings Mills, MD 21117 · Member since 2024 · 206 posts · 66 votes 25m Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
Looking for Contractor & Service Provider Referrals in Cleveland
Hello everyone, My name is Samuel, and I’m an investor just getting started in Cleveland. I currently have some work that needs to be done and I’m looking to build a network of reliable local contractors and service providers. If you have any contractors, handymen, plumbers, electricians, or other service providers you’ve had a good experience working with, I’d really appreciate any referrals. Please feel free to comment or send me a message with their information. Thank you!
Cleveland Section 8: Cash Flow First, Gentrification Second
Spot on, James! 👏 Buying for today's Section 8 cash flow is the only safe way to play these transitional neighborhoods. The appreciation upside should always just be the icing on the cake. The biggest hurdle we see for out-of-state investors is actually calculating that "today" cash flow accurately without falling for bad percentage-based pro-formas.
Seller Finance BRRRR: $15K Down, $104/Month, Cash Out $101K
Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes Member since 2026 · 10 posts · 1 vote 13m Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
Is Cleveland dying?
Quote from @James Wise: Quote from @Cole Puterbaugh: Looking at MFRs in Cleveland and suburban areas, but I'm super concerned with population decline. Some suburban communities are pretty stable, but generally, Cleveland is a fraction of what it once was. What are the caveats to investing there, or is it just a no-go altogether? More or less, this is every larger city in the Midwest.
Calling It Wholesaling Doesn’t Make Unlicensed Brokering Legal
Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes Calling It Wholesaling Doesn’t Make Unlicensed Brokering Legal Calling something “wholesaling” doesn’t automatically exempt you from real estate licensing laws. If you’re simply connecting a seller with a buyer, negotiating the deal, and collecting a fee in the middle, state regulators may view what you’re doing as brokering real estate.
Ohio City Condo For Sale!
Member since 2026 · 4 posts · 1 vote · 1 door This 1b 1ba Ohio City condo is perfect for investors looking to grow their portfolio in an up and coming neighborhood in Cleveland! It's very close to nightlife on W25th st, all the major hospitals including Cleveland Clinic and the VA, as well as the downtown headquarters of Cleveland businesses, making it perfect for higher level cash flow as its ideal for young working professionals.
Looking for a Section 8 mentor/connection in Cleveland or Dayton, OH
Member since 2026 · 1 post · 0 votes Hey all, new investor here. Would love to connect with anyone who has or is current doing Section 8 rentals in Cleveland, Dayton, or Ohio in general. Just want to pick the brain of someone who's been through the actual process. Happy to hop on a call and chat. Specifically curious about: real-world HQS inspection surprises, how you found/vetted your PM, and anything you wish you knew before your first purchase.
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If Evictions Are Wrong in New York, Should Groceries Be Free Too?
If Evictions Are Wrong in New York, Should Groceries Be Free Too? Whenever there’s an eviction in New York, the landlord instantly gets painted as the villain because “housing is a human right.” But food is a basic human need too—and nobody argues that means you can walk into Walmart, take whatever you want, and refuse to pay. Housing being essential doesn’t mean landlords should be forced to provide it for free. Eviction is what happens when the agreement stops being honored.
Atlanta Wholesalers: Stop Buying the $50K Assignment Dream Wholesaling gurus love showing off the giant $50,000 assignment checks because that’s what sells courses and gets attention. But real wholesaling in Atlanta usually isn’t about hitting one massive home run—it’s about finding real deals, making smaller spreads, and doing enough volume to build a profitable business.
$16K Down. 40% Return. Why Make Real Estate Harder?
$16K Down. 40% Return. Why Make Real Estate Harder? During the 2,966th episode of The MLS Search & Analysis Show, James Wise breaks down a simple cash flow rental that shows why investors don't always need to overcomplicate things with the BRRRR strategy. With roughly $16,000 down, strong Section 8 and college tenant demand, and projected cash flow approaching $800 per month, this deal could produce around a 40% cash-on-cash return without a major renovation or a bunch of extra moving parts.
New member from Florida
I currently live in Central Florida and am very excited and highly interested in getting back into the Real Estate investment world. My expected course of action and goals is to start with Wholesaling, transition to Flipping, then Buy and Hold while keeping the Wholesaling a constant throughout the course.
Tenant is dirty but Pays on time
Originally posted by @Paul Stewart: Hi Everyone So I currently House hack my home in Long Island NY. I have owned the property and lived in it for almost 3 years. I'm on my 3rd tenants that are a couple. They are very nice and always pay on time but being that I live on the premises I notice how dirty they are in many aspects. I have tried to speak on the issue with them before and they were receptive and apologized but yet its still the same thing.
Tenant Smoking Marijuana In Apartment
Originally posted by @Enyi Ajoku: I have 3 young lads who are renting one of my apartments (a 2 unit multifamily) I will use names as Mr A, Mr B and Mr C. Mr A is signatory to the lease but on the lease is states that MR B and Mr C will also be living in the apartment. On the lease it states no smoking on the property. On Thursday i got a call from the fire department that the shed on the property was destroyed by fire.
I've Been Banned from BP Inbox But No Admin on BP is helping me!
Hello, I've been banned from my using my inbox on BP for months. I was not made aware of any violations but just my inbox was shut down and to 'CONTACT AN ADMINISTRATOR IF YOU FEEL THIS IS AN ERROR.' I've sent several messages to the admin on BP to help me restore the use of messaging system on BP, and to find out why I was banned in the first place. I've been using BP for a long time and I am a paying member.
Chop Shop Eviction Caught on Tape (Section 8 Baltimore)
Section 8 in Baltimore is great for landlords. The government guarantees you rent for all of the renters who have Section 8 vouchers. This means you can stop chasing down deadbeat tenants for rent that they'll never pay you. This means you can stop doing countless evictions for missed rent payments. However, this doesn't mean you can stop doing professional tenant screening.
They Spent $40K Renovating This Cleveland Rental—Why?
They Spent $40K Renovating This Cleveland Rental—Why? They spent more than $40,000 renovating this Cleveland-area rental, and the finished product looks great—but did they actually improve the investment? This Garfield Heights property got quartz countertops, an undermount sink, subway tile, upgraded hardware, and finishes that look more like an owner-occupied renovation than a rental.
Brandon Turner: Insufferable Grifter or Tone Deaf
Fresh off the heels of losing $15 million dollars of your money, and by his own account, likely more if he cannot sell more coaching and education products to take enough new investors money to use to save the other failing investments he spent previous investors money on. The self proclaimed "Christian Investor" Brandon Turner is running this promotion on social media. ...."Careful Investors Often Miss the Biggest Opportunities".... C'mon bro. Is this guy for real with this crap?
This Detroit “Light Rehab” Turned Into a $25K Disaster
Quote from @Leroy K. Williams: If the majority of investors were simply sober when deciding what to buy and where to invest, they would avoid the money pit calamities. That said, if these same investors were fair and loyal to their service teams they wouldn't have to face these money pits alone. The right team will absorb some of the misfortune for the sake of the operation. We scout properties for clients to sort out potential money pits.
Why L.A. Landlords Are Taking Their Money 2,000 Miles Away
from Cleveland, OH Member since Jul 21, 2026 Posts 6 Votes 2 6 Posts 2 Votes from Cleveland, OH Member since Jul 21, 2026 Posts 6 Votes 2 David Santiago Cleveland, OH 2 Votes | 6 Posts I completely understand why LA landlords are making this move. When you look at the numbers, it's getting incredibly hard to justify keeping capital tied up in coastal markets when cash flow is getting squeezed so tightly. For example, property insurance premiums spiked 24% between 2021 and 2024.
Section 8 Tenants Won’t Let Us In—Is This Milwaukee Duplex a Red Flag?
Ben Jacobs Property Manager from Milwaukee, WI Member since Feb 14, 2017 Posts 37 Votes 10 Experience 26 Yrs 37 Posts 10 Votes Ben Jacobs Property Manager from Milwaukee, WI Member since Feb 14, 2017 Posts 37 Votes 10 Experience 26 Yrs Ben Jacobs Property Manager Milwaukee, WI 10 Votes | 37 Posts James is right to focus on the basics first—clear communication and good documentation solve a lot of problems before they become expensive ones.
New Investor in the Oklahoma City Area
Hello all. I am looking to get into real estate investing in the Oklahoma City area. I would love to hear from anyone who is currently investing in OKC. I am interested in all forms of real estate investing but wholesaling seems like a good way to get in the game. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Helping Jessica from Los Angeles Avoid a Bad Deal in Ohio
Quote from @Engelo Rumora: Quote from @Christopher Sandys: I own a house next door to a Multi-family house in Toledo. The house next door was bank-owned, but they finally found a California investor to purchase 345 Rockingham St, Toledo, OH. The current tenants, whom I know, are getting the heck out, because it has been so neglected. They told me the new owners wanted to sell them the house, i.e. the California investors quickly realized that they are holding a white elephant.
San Jose Investors: Turnkey “Equity” Is Never That Simple
San Jose Investors: Turnkey “Equity” Is Never That Simple San Jose investors are constantly marketed out-of-state turnkey properties with promises of instant equity, below-market pricing, and effortless cash flow. But buying a property for less than it may be worth is not as simple as the sales pitch makes it sound. You still have to verify the condition, rents, neighborhood, management, repair costs, and real market value before calling it a deal.
Charlotte Landlords: Raise the Rent—They Have Too Much Crap to Leave
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