Investment properties, approached with strategy
Practical, informed guidance for your first investment or a growing portfolio, from a REALTOR® who invests herself.
A long-term investment, approached with the right strategy
Real estate can be a powerful long-term investment when approached with the right strategy and expectations. I work with clients who are exploring investment properties and want guidance that is practical, informed, and aligned with their financial goals.
What to expect
I'm also a real estate investor myself, which allows me to approach these decisions with a well-rounded perspective. I understand the importance of evaluating numbers, financing options, and long-term potential, not just the property itself.
Together we'll look at purchase price, rent potential, likely expenses and financing before you make an offer, so you know how a property fits your plan.
Who this is for
Whether you're considering your first investment or expanding an existing portfolio, I help clients think through opportunities clearly and strategically so they can move forward with confidence. That includes rentals across Greater Cleveland, from walkable city neighborhoods to the surrounding counties.
Thinking about your first investment property?
Book a free 30-minute call and we'll talk through your goals, your numbers and the opportunities worth a closer look.
Frequently asked questions
How is financing different for an investment property?
Conventional loans for investment properties have stricter requirements than loans for a home you'll live in, including a larger minimum down payment, and the limits depend on the number of units. Your lender confirms current requirements. Source: Fannie Mae Selling Guide, Purchase Transactions.
What should I evaluate besides the property itself?
Look at the full picture: purchase price, realistic rent, taxes, insurance, maintenance and vacancy, plus financing costs. A property can look like a great deal and still not fit your goals once the numbers are laid out. I'll walk through them with you before you make an offer.
Can I defer taxes when I sell one investment property and buy another?
A like-kind (Section 1031) exchange can let you defer gain when you exchange real property held for business or investment for other like-kind real property, if the IRS rules are followed. Talk with a tax professional before you sell. Source: IRS, Like-Kind Exchanges: Real Estate Tax Tips.
What do Ohio landlords need to know about security deposits?
Under Ohio law, a landlord must return the security deposit, with any deductions itemized in writing, within thirty days after the lease ends and the tenant moves out. Source: Ohio Revised Code 5321.16.
Do you invest in real estate yourself?
Yes. As an investor myself, I look at a property the way you will: the numbers, the financing and the long-term potential, not just the home.
Book a 30-minute call.
Have questions or thinking about buying or selling? Pick a time that suits you, and we'll talk through your goals and what's next.
- marissa@malakestates.com
- Mon to Sun, 8am to 8pm. Evenings by appointment.
Serving Cuyahoga, Medina, Summit, Stark, Lake and Lorain counties.
