The Cleveland Real Estate Investor
Episodes
123 episodes
How To Sell A Mansion
Our realtor, Sophie joins the podcast to talk about selling the Fairmount Mansion[0:45] Mike introduces the upcoming sale of the Fairmont Mansion and frames it as a unique high-end property that needs a clear selling strategy.[1...
How Do Houses Sit Vacant For So Long?
Sophie joins the podcast to talk about the different profiles of properties that sit vacant for years in Cleveland Heights.[1:30] Mike asks Sophie for her take on Project RATH, and she explains how vacant and neglected properties affect...
Past Events and Future Behavior
[1:00] Mike opens the episode by explaining why the start of the year is the time to review what worked, what didn’t, and whether your business or properties truly made money.[6:30] Brook breaks down the importance of tracking every exp...
Sun Luck Garden
[1:45] Mike and Brook open the episode by discussing year-end cash flow, payroll, bonuses, and the importance of knowing where the money went.[4:15] Mike explains how investors should test their revenue models and track whether short-ter...
Reintroducing Project RATH - Residents Against Terrible Housing
This episode focuses on housing neglect and lack of enforcement in Cleveland Heights, and how it’s impacting property values and neighborhood stability.We discuss the inconsistency in city response—highlighting areas like Fernway where ...
Sale is Not a 4-Letter Word and How to Create a Customer for Life
If you run your own business or work directly with clients, understanding how to sell is one of the most important skills you can develop. In today’s episode, Mike, Brook, and Mac break down what effective sales really looks like—from building ...
Standing Out in a Crowded Airbnb Market
Mike and Lindsey discuss the growing saturation in the short-term rental market and why some older rental strategies are becoming less reliable. They explain how strong relationships, good property maintenance, amenities, and fast communication...
Hospital Stays in Cleveland
If you or a loved one is coming to Cleveland for medical treatment, finding the right place to stay can make a difficult time much easier. In today's episode, Mike and Lindsey walkthrough what families should look for when booking housing near ...
Your Property Manager Sucks
If you own rental property, your property manager might be the most important person on your team. In today's episode, Mike and Lindsay explain what separates great property managers from terrible ones, covering responsiveness, winter preparati...
The Time Wasters
Mike, Brook and A'marri discuss their new process for hiring as well as learning lessons from the past, how people spend all their time looking for jobs instead of working them, how hiring is a stress tester for your managers as well as a quick...
Do You Really Know What The Cost Of The Property You're Buying Is?
Mike, Brook, and A’marri break down the hidden costs of Cleveland investment properties—how out-of-town buyers often underestimate rehab budgets, the importance of neighborhood quality, and why working with the right team prevents costly mistak...
Heat Check Returns!
Our new analyst Sophie, walking us through what the temperature of the current real estate market looks like and feels like. Also talks about the market settling down, interest rates, inventory being low... and more.1:40 Sophie introduc...
Getting A Property Turned Around For A Short Term Rental
Mike, Lindsey, and Travis walk through their detailed checklist for turning a vacant property into a ready-to-rent short-term rental. From cleaning and maintenance to communication with tenants and managing crew timelines, they share what it ta...
Micro-targeting Investment Properties
Mike and Brook revisit the topic of micro-targeting investment properties, a discussion first explored pre-COVID. They dive into the key indicators that determine whether a neighborhood is on the rise, in decline, or holding steady. From analyz...
Voices On The Margins and Laura Real Change Hong
Mike, Brook and A'marri talk about the mentality infecting a lot of Cleveland Heights residents that accepts the status quo and how the presence of Laura Hong who is running for mayor will hopefully shake things up.1:30 Mike introduces the ...
Laura Hong, Cleveland Heights And A Failure To Communicate
Mike, Brook and A'marri talk with Laura Hong, partner at Tucker Ellis law firm and attorney with nearly 40 years of uninterrupted trial experience defending class action, mass and toxic tort, product, and commercial litigation about her plans i...
Why Aren’t You Sleeping On The Job?
Brook, Mike, and A’marri discuss the productivity benefits of mid-day naps, workouts, and unplugging—plus how recharging can lead to better problem-solving in business and real estate.1:00 Mike shares how business changes and legacy softwar...
The Power Of Scripting And Planning
Brook and Mike discuss the power of scripting and planning for quick Airbnb turnarounds and for selling properties.2:00 Mike introduces the idea of scripting your day and how vital it is for managing real estate and small business operation...
The Market Is Market
Mike and Brook discuss what it really takes to sell a house.What buyers look for. Some things Reilly Painting and Contracting has done recently to help get their houses sold. How to tell if a buyer is serious.2:00 Mike introduces the to...
Magic Matching Day
In this episode of Cleveland Real Estate Investor, Mike, Brook, and A'marri discuss Match Day, when medical school graduates are placed in residency programs and begin searching for rental housing. This presents a great opportunity for landlord...
Why Do Artists Starve
Join us as Mike and Brook Reilly dive into why so many artists struggle financially. We'll explore how passion alone isn’t enough, the advantage of financial support and why understanding money is key to making a creative career sustainable. Pl...
January/February Heat Check
On today's episode, Mike and Brook Reilly check the temperature on the Cleveland real estate market in the early part of 2025.We are still in a sellers market but it's about 60/40.Inventory is still low but you also can't go to...
The Art Of Managing (Whether You Like It Or Not)
There is an art to managing. Most people dont know how to do it. But you'll never learn how to do it if you think you know everything already. You have to acknowledge what you dont know and put the work in to learn it. The art of managing...
Trump Economic Impact On Cleveland Real Estate
Today we discuss the importance of investing in stable neighborhoods, avoiding areas where crime is high and dollar stores are rampant, and why you should hire Reilly Properties, your go-to Cleveland property management company. All this and mo...