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09/02/2026

You can spend a lot of money getting the inside of a property right, but if the outside gives buyers the wrong first impression, you may never get the chance to show it off.

At a previous Invest CLE event, Jenny Gennaro talked about why she pays so much attention to the exterior when preparing homes for the market. Small details can change how a property feels before someone even walks through the front door.

For investors, curb appeal doesn’t always mean a major landscaping project. Sometimes it’s just making sure the entrance feels clean, cared for, and inviting.

Before your next listing or flip hits the market, take a walk from the street and look at the property like a buyer would.

Would you walk in?

09/01/2026

Vacancy is one of those expenses that’s easy to underestimate because you don’t actually see the bill.

A property can look great on paper at full occupancy, but even a month or two without rent can change the entire picture. And your mortgage, taxes, insurance, and other expenses don’t take a break just because the property is empty.

Before you buy, run the numbers with realistic vacancy and turnover costs, not the best-case scenario.

Pull up your next deal and stress-test it with a longer vacancy than you expect. If the cash flow falls apart, you want to know before you buy.

Save this for your next deal analysis.

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08/28/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: HomeHop 🏚️

Meet Dan Mitchen, co-founder of HomeHop, a short-term rental property management company serving investors across Ohio.

HomeHop helps property owners and agents with everything from identifying STR opportunities and running projections to full-service management, including guest messaging, maintenance, and cleaning. They also offer à la carte services for owners who want to stay more involved.

If you have a client considering an Airbnb or VRBO, or you have an STR opportunity you’d like projections on, HomeHop can help.

📞 Call or text Dan: 330-322-8868

08/27/2026

The same property can be a great flip, a solid rental, or a bad deal depending on what you plan to do with it.

Before you buy, know what you’re trying to accomplish.

Are you holding for cash flow? Flipping for a quick return? Refinancing after adding value? Or selling once the numbers make sense?

Your exit strategy should be part of the deal analysis, not something you figure out later.

Before you make your next offer, write down your purchase price, total costs, expected value, and exit strategy. If the numbers don’t work, don’t force the deal.

Save this for the next property you analyze, and send it to someone who needs the reminder.

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08/26/2026

A deal isn’t a good deal just because the numbers look good on paper.

At our previous Invest CLE event, Wayne Brooks talked about something that gets overlooked a lot: knowing what your operation is actually good at.

Your crews, systems, and experience should influence the properties you buy. If your team can move quickly on certain types of rehabs, look for deals that play to those strengths instead of taking on projects your operation isn’t built to handle.

The goal isn’t to do every kind of project.

It’s to know what you do well and buy accordingly.

Next time you’re underwriting a deal, look at the rehab and ask: does this fit my team, or am I forcing it?

And if you want more conversations like this, plus a chance to meet other people in Cleveland real estate, come hang with us at the Invest CLE End of Summer Social. 🌆

📅 Thursday, September 10
📍Lost on the River, 1048 Old River Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113
🕔 5–8 PM
🎟️ Limited tickets available

Grab your ticket early. 👀 LINK IN BIO!

08/25/2026

A property can look like a great deal right up until you actually run the numbers.

Before getting excited about the price, look at the stuff that actually affects your return: rent, taxes, insurance, repairs, vacancy, management, and financing.

A cheap property isn’t automatically a good investment. The numbers have to work after the real costs are accounted for.

Run the numbers before you fall in love with the deal.

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08/20/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: Aligned Properties ✨

Meet Nate Fisher, founder of Aligned Properties, Repair My Rentals, and Register My Rentals.

Together, the three businesses provide a full suite of investment services for property owners across Northeast Ohio, from property management and repairs to rental registration.

If you’re investing in the Cleveland market, having the right people to handle the day-to-day details can make a huge difference.

Looking for help with your rentals? Reach Nate at 216-245-2901.

08/19/2026

More inventory gives buyers more choices, but it doesn’t mean every property is worth buying.

With more Cleveland listings hitting the market, investors have a little more room to compare, negotiate, and be selective. The real advantage comes from knowing which opportunities actually make sense before jumping on the next available deal.

More options. Better decisions.

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08/18/2026

The photos are in. 🔥

What a night at Commissions to Cash Flow.

Mike Roberts and Michael Magno brought the insights, and the room brought the conversations. Agents, investors, and real estate professionals came together to talk about what happens when you stop thinking only about the next commission and start thinking about ownership and long-term wealth.

Big thanks to everyone who came out, asked questions, made connections, and helped make the night what it was.

Here’s a look back at the event. 📸

And if you’re already thinking, “When’s the next one?”, we’re doing something a little different next month. 👀

We’re taking Invest CLE to the rooftop for our End of Summer Social. Good music, food, drinks, DJ Daum, and a whole lot of Cleveland real estate people in one place. No panels, no presentations, just a good night with good people.

Limited tickets are available, so grab yours early. 🍻

08/14/2026

We’re grateful to the businesses that continue to support the Invest CLE community. 🤝

Over the next few reels, we’ll be introducing the sponsors who help make these conversations, connections, and events possible. Get to know them, and keep an eye out for their reels!

Interested in sponsoring Invest CLE and getting in front of our community? Send us a DM.

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