Ben Alesi

Ben Alesi is a licensed Real Estate Agent in Columbus, OH that works exclusively with investors on both the buy and sell side of the transaction. 5+ years of experience in flipping houses, managing rentals / airbnbs, purchasing auction homes, and managing real estate clients. Ben is a Co Founding partner of CoreMark Development LLC which is a group dedicated to coming up with solutions for buyers and sellers based on their real estate needs. His primary focus within the company is overseeing the renovations of the projects in and around the city from material sourcing to managing the sub contractors and crews.
CoreMark Homes Selling a Home in an Uncertain Market

Selling a Home in an Uncertain Market

Most people have heard that the real estate game is about location, location, location. Today, the conversation centered around selling a home is dominated by recession, inflation and uncertainty about the future of the market. This post aims to explore some of the uncertainty that’s associated with selling your home

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Don’t Get Duped | Identifying Common Scams & Wire Fraud Schemes

Real estate scams come in all shapes and sizes. Don’t get duped. We wrote this article to shed light on some of the unsavory situations homeowners can find themselves in and to help identify scams. Seller beware. How can I avoid wire fraud in a real estate transaction? Wire fraud

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Structure a Profitable Deal: Purchasing Subject-To Existing Mortgage

On average, we pay around 2.5% of the purchase price in closing costs. Many real estate buyers––especially investors––are curious about ways to cut costs without lowering their quality of service. That’s where unconventional deals, such as subject-to, or subto, are growing in popularity. What Does Purchasing “Subject-To” Mean? “Subject-to”, or

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Selling a Tenant Occupied Rental

When you’re ready to sell your rental property, tenants can complicate the process. While there is nothing illegal about selling a tenant-occupied property, it may narrow the pool of potential buyers. On the contrary, it’s possible you could tap into a network of local investors looking to earn rental income

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Finding Off Market Apartment Deals

We couldn’t be more pleased; we just locked up our first 96 Unit apartment complex just outside of Columbus, Ohio!!! There are countless ways to find apartment investment opportunities, from common methods like building relationships with commercial real estate brokers to attending meetup groups. We like to find off market

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Selling an Inherited Home in Ohio

Losing your parents can be heartbreaking. When selling a home you’ve inherited from your parents, you’ll have a long list of items that require attention. During this difficult process, it’s easy for details to get overlooked. This guide will help shed light on the path forward. Inheritance Tax Once you

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What is Considered a Fair Offer?

Compared to what properties sell for on the MLS, a cash offer for your house may appear low. MLS prices do not take into account repairs, closing costs, agent commissions, transaction fees, and holding costs incurred during the time it takes to sell a house on the market. Consider the

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Inheritance Law in Ohio

Does Ohio Have an Inheritance Tax or Estate Tax? Ohio is a hands-off state with no estate or inheritance taxes. This applies to both in-state residents and nonresidents who simply own property in the Buckeye State. While many are happy to hear that Ohio has no estate or inheritance taxes,

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Top 5 Things You Skip Selling to CoreMark

At CoreMark Homes, we work each day to provide you the best way to sell a home. These are the top 5 things you can skip by choosing to sell to us: 1. Home Showings We frequently hear that customers are most relieved to skip home showings, open houses and

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6 Strategies for Choosing Your Next Property Manager

When you are faced with inept property management, suddenly the new multifamily investment you purchased doesn’t shine soo bright. Here’s seven proven strategies for hiring your next property manager to garner peak returns. #1 Make sure the property management team is familiar with your neighborhood. When you choose a property