-run the numbers before you buy-invest SMART in FL + OH | Real estate investing help in Florida and Ohio with Eric and Katelyn Gross, eXp Realty

Investing in real estate with us

We help real estate investors find, analyze, buy and sell investment properties in Florida (Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota, Bradenton, Ocala) and Ohio (Greater Cincinnati and Dayton). Whether you're buying your first rental or adding to a portfolio, we run the numbers with you: after-repair value, market rent, repair budget and financing options, so every offer is based on data, not guesswork.

Join our investor buyer list to hear about deals that fit what you're looking for, or use the rent estimator below to size up a property today.

Transactions closed
400+
In volume sold
$100M+
Licensed in
FL + OH

Common Investment Strategies

pick the plan, then find the property

BRRRR

Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat. Buy a property below its potential value, renovate it, rent it out, then refinance based on the new appraised value to pull out cash for your next deal.

Key numbers: purchase price, rehab budget, ARV, market rent and your lender's refinance loan-to-value.

Buy and hold

Buy a rental and keep it for the long term, with tenants covering the expenses while you build equity over time. The most common place to start.

Key numbers: market rent vs. mortgage, taxes, insurance, HOA, maintenance, vacancy and management.

Fix and flip

Buy a home that needs work, renovate it and resell it. Success comes down to buying at the right price and keeping the rehab on budget and on schedule.

Key numbers: ARV, rehab budget, holding costs, buying and selling costs, and your timeline.

House hacking

Live in one unit of a duplex, triplex or fourplex (or one part of a home) and rent out the rest. Owner-occupant loans can mean a smaller down payment than a typical investment loan.

Key numbers: rent from the other units, your share of the payment, and owner-occupancy loan rules.

Short- + mid-term rentals

Furnished rentals for vacationers or for 30+ day stays like traveling nurses and corporate moves. City rules and HOA restrictions vary a lot, so we check them before you buy.

Key numbers: nightly or monthly rate, occupancy, furnishing, cleaning and local rules.

Multifamily + land

Small multifamily (2-4 units), larger apartment buildings, and land or development opportunities for investors ready to scale up or build.

Key numbers: price per unit, rent roll, expenses, zoning and utilities.

How We Help Our Investor Partners

an agent who speaks investor

ARVs + deal analysis

We pull recent comparable sales from the MLS, adjust for size, condition and location, and give you a realistic after-repair value (ARV) before you write an offer. Then we run the deal with you: purchase price, repairs, holding costs and your exit.

Acquisitions

We watch the MLS, coming-soon listings and off-market opportunities for properties that fit your buy box. We write investor-friendly offers (as-is, shorter inspection periods, quick closings), negotiate for you and manage everything through closing.

Creative financing

We understand how seller financing, subject-to, lease options, DSCR loans, hard money and private money work, and how to write those terms into a contract. We'll connect you with lenders, title companies and attorneys who handle them every day.

Dispositions

When it's time to sell a flip, a rental or a whole portfolio, we list it with the same full marketing plan our sellers get, or market it directly to our investor buyer list, including tenant-occupied properties.

Rent + market data

We back up rent estimates with nearby rental comps and current market data, so you know what a property can realistically rent for and how quickly similar homes are leasing and selling.

Your local team

Lenders, inspectors, contractors, property managers and 1031 exchange intermediaries: we'll connect you with people we trust in Florida and Ohio, which is especially helpful if you're investing from out of state.

Free tool

What will it rent for?

a quick rent estimate for any address

Enter an address, the number of bedrooms and baths to see what similar rentals nearby are going for. It's a great first filter when you're sizing up a property.

  • Compare the estimate to the mortgage, taxes and insurance
  • Check it against the 1% rule or your own target
  • Ask us for a full rental analysis with local comps

Rent estimates are provided by Rentometer and are for general information only. Actual rents depend on the property's condition, features and the market at the time.

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Join Our Investor Buyer List

Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send you investment opportunities that match, including off-market and coming-soon deals when we have them.

Rather talk now? Call or text 513-907-4271.

  1. Share your buy boxDeal types, price range and the areas you want to invest in.
  2. We reach outEric or Katelyn follows up to learn more about your goals and financing.
  3. Get deals that fitWe send properties that match, with the numbers to back them up.

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Investor Questions

straight answers before you buy

What is the BRRRR method?

BRRRR stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat. You buy a property below its potential value, renovate it, rent it out, then refinance based on the higher appraised value. If the numbers work, the refinance returns some or all of your cash so you can buy the next property.

What is ARV and how do you figure it out?

ARV, or after-repair value, is what a property should be worth once the planned renovations are done. We estimate it from recent sales of similar, updated homes nearby on the MLS, adjusted for size, condition, features and location.

What is the 70% rule for flips?

It's a quick filter many flippers use: offer no more than about 70% of the ARV, minus the repair costs. It's a starting point, not a guarantee, since holding costs, closing costs and the local market all affect whether a deal works.

What is the 1% rule for rentals?

A rough screen where the monthly rent is about 1% of the purchase price (for example, $1,500 a month on a $150,000 home). Many properties won't hit it, so it's best used as a first look before a full analysis of rent and expenses.

Can you help with seller financing or other creative financing?

Yes. We understand how seller financing, subject-to, lease options, DSCR loans, hard money and private money work, and we can write those terms into an offer. We always bring in a lender, title company or real estate attorney to review the details, since every deal is different.

Do you help investors find off-market deals?

Yes. Along with the MLS and coming-soon listings, we share off-market opportunities with our investor buyer list when we have them. Join the list and tell us your deal types, price range and areas so we only send what fits.

Can I invest in Florida or Ohio from out of state?

Yes. Many of our investors live somewhere else. We handle showings by video, share our analysis, and connect you with local lenders, inspectors, contractors and property managers so you have a team on the ground.

Can you help with a 1031 exchange?

Yes, on the real estate side. We help you find and buy replacement property within the exchange deadlines (45 days to identify and 180 days to close) and work alongside your qualified intermediary and tax advisor, who handle the exchange itself.

How accurate is the rent estimate?

The Rentometer estimate is based on nearby rentals and is a helpful first look. For a property you're serious about, we'll pull local rental comps and talk through condition, features and demand to give you a more complete picture.

Eric Gross Group are licensed REALTORS with eXp Realty, not financial, tax or legal advisors. Information on this page is educational and is not a promise of any return. Please talk with your lender, CPA or attorney about your situation.