Thoughts And Prayers On Housing

The Cleveland Real Estate Investor

In this episode, we talk about the housing problem in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. We dive into what led to this problem and what steps we can take to solve it. Our goal is to make this an inclusive conversation that benefits everyone living here. Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss the top 10 things that the new mayor and some of the new council members should do as an action plan to turn around Cleveland Heights' housing situation.
4:02 Mike talks about his first rule, nobody is allowed to talk about how they care about moving houses
5:40 On Mike’s second rule. You are not allowed to spend any money on studies or surveys or asking the constituents representativeness
7:11 Racial justice and getting people's attention is Mike’s no. 3 rule.
8:41 Number 4 rule. He talks about vacant properties is equal to more crime.
10:30 Number 5, Mike suggests we need a separate department that is tasked to deal with vacant housing.
12:12 Number six. Someone who lead the housing should have experience in the real estate business
14:41 On his 7th rule. Out of state investors as being the big bad wolf in all this. Out of state investors are not the problem.
21:51 Number 8. He talks about housing court revolving door.
29:26 Mike’s 9th rule. Get a call center set up
31:26 Finally his no. 10th. He discusses about improving the Cleveland housing website.