About John Delia

John Delia is a young developer and landlord from East Hills, NY now residing in Columbus, OH. He studied City and Regional Planning at The Ohio State University. Having started his own investment firm at age 21, he now writes and talks about building wealth with passive income through real estate and living life on purpose. Also check him out on YouTube and check out his book Life, Liberty n' Property.

Maximizing Your Real Estate Return Without Losing Your Shirt

Maximizing Your Real Estate Return Without Losing Your Shirt

February 6, 2018February 6, 2018

Investing in real estate seems like the most stable way of making money and earning an income that will ensure a comfortable retirement, but, as with anything, delving into real es..

The Importance of Life Insurance as a Real Estate Investor

The Importance of Life Insurance as a Real Estate Investor

November 30, 2017November 30, 2017

You probably already have life insurance through a job or privately purchased, but you may not know just how important it is for your real estate investment business. If you are in..

Your First Rental Property: Exactly How You Should Screen a Tenant?

Your First Rental Property: Exactly How You Should Screen a Tenant?

November 16, 2017November 16, 2017

People who have never owned a home before tend to wish for homeownership more than any other group of people. Why? Owning a home comes with many responsibilities and potential fina..

The Dreaded Landlord Eviction: Here’s What to Do

The Dreaded Landlord Eviction: Here’s What to Do

November 4, 2017November 4, 2017

Landlord evictions are never a fun task to handle. It generally involves some conflict and animosity on both ends of the spectrum and realistically it can be a long and tedious tas..

Who Is the Best Tenant for Your Rental Property?

Who Is the Best Tenant for Your Rental Property?

October 19, 2017October 19, 2017

When you’re renting property, it’s important to conduct thorough background checks in order to successfully vet a potential tenant. A background check that includes rental and ..

New Services Make It Easier to Start a Crowdfunding Platform

New Services Make It Easier to Start a Crowdfunding Platform

September 28, 2017September 28, 2017

One of the things that hinder many from carrying out their dreams in real estate is the lack of sufficient funds. It is not easy to acquire loans from banks, and if you are lucky t..

Commercial Mortgage Basics

Commercial Mortgage Basics

September 20, 2017September 20, 2017

The commercial real estate market is strong in many areas of the country. Investing in commercial real estate is much different than residential real estate. Not only are there mor..

Shifting Strategy Investing in Retail Real Estate

Shifting Strategy Investing in Retail Real Estate

August 31, 2017August 31, 2017

The retail industry is going through a time of convulsions as large retailers react to retail oversupply and the growth of online shopping. Likewise, the retail real estate market ..

How Do You Find Partners to Invest in Real Estate?

How Do You Find Partners to Invest in Real Estate?

August 24, 2017August 24, 2017

A real estate investment partnership can work wonders, or it can be a nightmare. The challenge is finding the right investment partner. Find a real estate partner and there is a li..

Collaboration Using with Real Estate Partnerships

Collaboration Using with Real Estate Partnerships

February 21, 2017February 21, 2017

We hear about tech startups that scale from Silicon Valley all the time. It’s infectious to think that a simple idea can command a billion-dollar valuation nearly overnight. Natu..

Money Meets Innovation in Real Estate

Money Meets Innovation in Real Estate

December 9, 2016December 9, 2016

From the information age to the innovation economy, the rapid improvements of technology have influenced and changed everyday living for the better. From hailing taxis to grabbing ..

Guaranteed Rental Income with HUD’s Section 8 Program

Guaranteed Rental Income with HUD’s Section 8 Program

November 9, 2016November 9, 2016

Affordable housing typically gets a bad name. NIMBYism has created barriers and challenges for new affordable housing units. Residents and homeowners fear the thought of allowing l..

Understanding Real Estate Property Value – Part 2

Understanding Real Estate Property Value – Part 2

October 12, 2016October 12, 2016

In this first part of this series, we discussed where to look for and how to determine the property value of the real estate. In this article, we’ll explore the concept of intrin..

The Internet of Real Estate Property Value – Part 1

The Internet of Real Estate Property Value – Part 1

September 13, 2016September 13, 2016

When buying real estate, it is important to understand the property value. Both investors and owner occupants are interested in finding out what their property is worth. Fundamenta..

Creating Success from Flipping Homes

Creating Success from Flipping Homes

August 9, 2016August 9, 2016

If you ever dreamed of getting into real estate investing, you probably have heard of flipping homes. It’s simply buying a house or a property with the intention to renovate it, ..

Opportunity in Depressed Neighborhoods

Opportunity in Depressed Neighborhoods

July 27, 2016July 27, 2016

This July, RealtyTrac published a study report that analyzed the “best of the worst” neighborhoods across the country. Surprisingly, Columbus, Ohio’s 43206 zip code was ranke..

A Micro Celebrity in Real Estate Investing

A Micro Celebrity in Real Estate Investing

June 7, 2016June 7, 2016

“Being famous gets me good concert tickets, good tables in restaurants, good seats at sporting events and that’s really about it.” – Fran Drescher Real esta..

Breaking Down Real Estate Investment Income

Breaking Down Real Estate Investment Income

May 20, 2016May 20, 2016

Real estate is a fundamental asset to preserve and accumulate wealth. When considering real estate investment income as a potential revenue stream or a component of a diversified p..