Our Investment Strategy
We don't chase trends. We build a resilient portfolio, one well-underwritten deal at a time.
Why Cleveland? (And Why That Matters to You)
When I started researching markets, everyone was talking about the same cities: Austin, Nashville, Boise. Great markets—but everyone knows it. High prices, low yields, thousands of investors competing for the same deals.
Then I looked at Cleveland. A city most coastal investors dismiss without a second thought. But the numbers told a different story.
Cleveland isn't sexy. It won't make for exciting dinner conversation. But that's exactly why it works. While others chase appreciation in hot markets, we're finding deals with 8-12% cash-on-cash returns from day one. While others hope for rent growth, we're buying properties where current rents already cover expenses with room to spare.
Cleveland rewards patient, boring investing. And boring is beautiful when it means your money is working while you sleep.
1. Market Focus: Overlooked = Opportunity
We specialize in Cleveland, Ohio—a stable, cash-flowing market where fundamentals matter more than hype.
Cleveland, Ohio
Stable population, growing economy, affordable properties. Our first deal? An occupied duplex in West Boulevard generating cash flow from day one.
Working-Class Neighborhoods
We target submarkets where working families need quality housing—strong rent-to-price ratios, consistent demand, minimal vacancy risk.
Edge of Revitalization, Not Speculation
We invest where neighborhoods are improving organically, not where we're betting on future gentrification. The deal works today, not in some hopeful tomorrow.
2. Asset Type: Small Multifamily, Big Impact
We focus on 1-12 unit residential buildings—small enough to understand deeply, large enough to scale.
Duplexes, Triplexes, 4-Plexes
These are the sweet spot—residential financing, manageable operations, strong cash flow. Not sexy, but they work.
Occasional 5-12 Unit Buildings
When the numbers and operations make sense, we'll scale up. But only when we can maintain our hands-on approach.
Existing Cash Flow + Value-Add Potential
We buy properties that work today, with upside through light rehab and operational improvements. Never betting the farm on a future vision.
3. How We Operate: Patient Capital
This isn't about flipping. It's about building a portfolio that compounds over time.
Buy and Hold Forever
We use conservative leverage and plan to hold properties for decades. The goal is cash flow that lasts, not quick profits.
Light-to-Moderate Rehab
Fix what's broken, improve what matters to tenants, increase operational efficiency. No speculative renovations.
Tenant Experience Matters
Happy tenants stay longer, pay on time, and take care of the property. This isn't just ethics—it's economics.
Refinance or Roll Forward
Once a property stabilizes, we can refinance to return capital or roll equity into the next deal. Compound, repeat.
4. Non-Negotiable Principles
These guide every decision we make:
The Deal Must Work As-Is
We underwrite conservatively. If the property doesn't cash flow on day one with zero rent increases, we don't buy it.
Protect Capital First
Returns matter, but not losing money matters more. Every deal must pass stress tests for vacancy, repairs, market downturns.
Radical Transparency
You'll see the real numbers—good months and bad, wins and lessons. No corporate spin, just honest data.
Think in Decades
Real wealth compounds slowly. We're optimizing for 10-20 year holds, not 3-5 year flips.