The Cleveland Real Estate Investor

There are a few key considerations when selling homes and dealing with the renter market. Listen to Mike A'marri and Brook as they share their experience of how to sell a home, what it's like to live as a long-term renter, how to find a good rental property, and more. Mike also gives a quick update on the current state of the real estate market.
2:00 Mike, A'marri, and Brook will discuss selling off some of their rental properties, and offer some tips for people looking to sell their properties.
8:47 Mike talks with A'marri about long-term rentals and how it is out there from a long-term rental perspective
16:12 Mike discusses whether you should buy investment property now that the market is cooling.

If you are looking a summer job, there are several key factors to keep in mind to ensure that you find the right opportunity for you. In this episode, Mike discusses 5 things that you should keep in mind when looking for a summer job with Brook, A'marri, and Christina.
5:05 Mike discusses the importance of being proactive about learning.
11:14 Mike talks about learning from your elders.
20:40 Mike talks about learning from failures.
23:20 Mike talks about what summer jobs you got, and how you connected that to a mentor
31:31 Mike discusses the importance of being financially self-sufficient when you're an adult

Real estate in Cleveland may not always yield the expected returns, it is important to do thorough research and do your due diligence before making any purchases. Be sure to consult with industry professionals and trusted advisors to understand the local market, economy, and potential risks. In this episode, we are joined by Kush, who is working in commercial loans, who will share his experience and advice to those who are mesmerized by Cleveland investing.
1:31 Mike discusses with Kush on how Reilly Properties came to his Beechwood rental property
9:02 Mike discusses three stools three-legged stool. in investing in real estate
14:47 Mike discusses with Kush on what advice he would give to people outside Cleveland mesmerized by Cleveland investing
22: 37 Mike discusses with Kush on who’s buying commercial space now since Kush is working on commercial loans

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or an experienced investor, this podcast is for you. Today we discuss what to keep in mind when buying a house. cons of using a realtor. We do a quick heat check of the spring real estate market and the steps needed to be taken when buying a home. all on the Cleveland real estate Investor podcast.
12:12 Mike discusses what you should keep in mind when buying a house, such as not using a realtor and instead using Reilly to consult on your purchase.
14:21 Mike and A'marri discuss a quick heat check of the spring real estate market
17:05 Mike discusses with A'marri the steps needed to be taken when buying a home

We talk temperament maintained through process of selling, how to be proactive with fixing up the house and dealing with the city, hurdles/challenges, working with a realtor and more.
1.43 Brook and A'marri discuss Brook's temperament in situations like selling his house, smart business decisions and when you need to speak with a realtor
6.31 Brook discusses his observations regarding working with a realtor.
17:41 A'marri talks with Brook about the process of putting the house on the market, what it involved, and how he prepared for it.
19:29 Brook points out, doing small things now will prevent a huge list when you decide to sell your house.

Investing in Cleveland real estate requires expert advice from local professionals and thorough research, and Cleveland Real Estate Investor Podcast has both. In our latest podcast we provide tips for outside investors looking to invest in Cleveland and information on short-term rentals as well as current real estate market conditions.
3:08 A'marri and Mike start talking about the real estate market right now.
8:35 Mike shares some tips for outside investors looking to buy property in Cleveland
12:40 Mike discusses using us as a consultant when buying investment properties
16:49 Mike discusses Airbnb and short-term rentals.
19:01 Amarri shares his thoughts that if he was looking to buy an investment property, he wouldn't want an investment that came with headaches.
22:20 Mike wonders why some people are making money by buying houses in volume at 20,000 apiece and then dealing with headaches.
24:12 Mike stresses the importance of screening both the landlord and the tenant at the same time
25:26 Mike describes real estate as a very complex industry.

Don't just talk about your goal, do steps to make it happen. In this episode of the podcast, Mike and Alex talk about how people often talk endlessly about what they're going to do, but nothing ever gets done. Stop talking and start doing, make progress on something every single day. Also covered a few topics related to the Cleveland Heights housing problems.
2:35 Mike talks about people always talking about what they are going to do but never taking action.
5:01 Alex explains that there are doers and talkers, and why they are the way they are.
6:22 Mike talks about having a plan, and having a plan also means measuring your progress.
12:01 Mike talks about not having a mentor or coach, only people who influence him
14:15 Alex discusses why people are more talkers than doers
20:07 Alex and Mike discuss Mike's attendance at a city council meeting and for doing civic duty
24:29 Mike discusses vacant houses as one of Cleveland Heights' biggest problems

Lots of extra goodies on the Sept heat check.   When you listen, just remember to see/think horizontally vs vertically.   The variant theme speaks to the ability of investors and realtors to not rely on what they learned in school but instead think outside the box, or as we say "don't let your studies get in the way of your education".
3:56 Mike and Mike discuss broadening the market for Mike’s Kingston property 
8:11 Mike and Mike discuss what's happening in real estate this September
12:54 Mike and Mike talk about the need for flexibility and fluidity in real estate
22:18 Mike and Mike shared more numbers and bonus statistics for this month

A large number of vacant houses in Cleveland Heights are a serious problem that needs to be addressed.  We can't ignore these hundreds of vacant homes, so we are creating Project Rath, a project aimed at tackling this issue and taking it a step further. Find out more about this project in our first podcast episode where we discuss it and explain it in more detail. 
2:43 Mike explains what Project RATH is all about 
7:08 Mike discusses vacant houses and not paying taxes
23:14 Mike discusses housing as a major issue in Cleveland Heights
23:50 Mike discusses Project Wrath in more detail.
28:36 Mike discusses there are many reasons why houses are vacant, half of them are vacant due to amateur LLCs

Find out what's happening in real estate right now in August! In this episode, we're going to go over how long it takes to actually sell a property, how many listings there are right now, how many homes are actually selling and how inventory is doing. This and much more on The Cleveland Real Estate Investor podcast with Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante.
2:03 Mike and Mike begin talking about statistics
9:06 Mike Ferrante discusses about inventory crisis
12:52 Mike and Mike discuss how many days it will take to sell a house
17:23 Mike and Mike talks about price adjustments
22:10 Mike and Mike check what's expected in September and what the biggest mistake a seller can make when selling a house