Hopeful Flipper looking forward to relocating in Grand Rapids area!

Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2015 · 4 posts · 3 votes

I am so excited to start learning and networking here at BP! After earning my Master's degree in University Administration, and working and teaching in community colleges- I'm looking forward to pursuing a lifelong dream of working in home renovation and design. My husband, 3-year-old daughter and I are planning to relocate to the Grand Rapids, MI area this year after almost 7 years in Chicago, IL. It's the perfect time for a new adventure and I can't wait to start this journey towards self-employment and financial freedom- all while doing something I love.

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Carolyn McNeil

Holland, MI · Member since 2015 · 9 posts · 8 votes

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Originally posted by @Alyssa Cairns:

Hi, Alyssa! My husband and I just made the move from Chicago to Holland and it sounds like you and I have the same dream, LOL! Hope to meet up some day...

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Jake Thomas
Residential Real Estate Agent · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2013 · 803 posts · 689 votes
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@Alyssa Cairns
Welcome to the site and eventually welcome to Grand Rapids! This is a great city to be an investor in with lots of opportunities. If you ever have any questions about the area or about anything don't be afraid to ask.
Welcome again and good luck!
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Carolyn McNeil
Holland, MI · Member since 2015 · 9 posts · 8 votes
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Originally posted by @Alyssa Cairns:

I am so excited to start learning and networking here at BP! After earning my Master's degree in University Administration, and working and teaching in community colleges- I'm looking forward to pursuing a lifelong dream of working in home renovation and design. My husband, 3-year-old daughter and I are planning to relocate to the Grand Rapids, MI area this year after almost 7 years in Chicago, IL. It's the perfect time for a new adventure and I can't wait to start this journey towards self-employment and financial freedom- all while doing something I love.
Hi, Alyssa! My husband and I just made the move from Chicago to Holland and it sounds like you and I have the same dream, LOL! Hope to meet up some day...
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Auspria Wade
Investor · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2014 · 38 posts · 1 vote
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Welcome! Grand Rapids, MI isn't Chicago but it is nice. My husband is from Chicago, IL and misses it at times.
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Benjamin Palasek
Real Estate Agent · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2013 · 20 posts · 2 votes
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Welcome to Grand Rapids!! Our city is striving to be a mini Chicago ;) There is a good meet-up every month at Buffalo Wild Wings. I always try to make it. Hope to see you around.
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Nicasio T.
Investor · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2013 · 20 posts · 4 votes
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Welcome to Grand Rapids!
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Edward Synicky
Rental Property Investor · Yorba Linda, CA · Member since 2012 · 336 posts · 69 votes
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@Alyssa Cairns
Congratulations on finding Bigger Pockets! You will find this a tremendous resource for all of your real estate needs. Please reach out to me or any of the other members for any help you may need to start your real estate career. Over 40 years I have been convinced there is no better way to achieve wealth than through the ownership of real property.
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James Wise
Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
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@Alyssa Cairns welcome to the site. Good luck on the move & following your dream.
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Nate Miersma
Rental Property Investor · West Michigan · Member since 2013 · 130 posts · 25 votes
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Alyssa Cairns Welcome to Southwest Michigan! It's an excellent place to get your feet wet in real estate investment. There's a great group of investors in Grand Rapids that I'm sure will be happy to help you as well. Make sure you look up the MeetUp group!
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Audio Engineer and Investor · Cebu City, Cebu · Member since 2013 · 7k+ posts · 881 votes
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Hey @Alyssa Cairns welcome to the site! It's great to have you!
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Crystal SmithPro Member
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Real Estate Broker · Chicago, IL · Member since 2014 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Good luck in Grand Rapids. Don't forget about us in Chicago.
312-681-7487
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Account Closed
Investor · Antioch, CA · Member since 2014 · 97 posts · 37 votes
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Welcome!
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Jim Gramata
Real Estate Broker · Chicago, IL · Member since 2015 · 56 posts · 19 votes
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Good luck Alyssa. If you ever have any questions about your design/build properties shoot me a note. I have been doing this in Chicago for a LONG time (since 1991 to be exact).
Too bad your leaving our great city but best of luck in your new venture.
Jim
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Shoulk Roup
Rental Property Investor · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2018 · 4 posts · 1 vote
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@Benjamin Palasek is this meet up still around? I know this was posted 3 years ago. I’m currently new to GR
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