New investor from Grand Rapids, Michigan

New investor from Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2015 · 17 posts · 5 votes

Hello Bigger Pockets,

My name is Jeremiah and I am an aspiring buy and hold investor from Grand Rapids. I've been around Bigger Pockets before and have always been interested in Real Estate investing. My wife and I have recently made the decision that buy and hold real estate investing is going to be the vehicle to our eventual retirement and as such I am here to get involved with and learn as much as possible about that specific topic. I recently purchased the book Brandon wrote on buy and hold real estate and while I am still working through it and all of the great interviews I can wholeheartedly say that if you're interested in Buy and Hold just order the book, you won't regret it.

I've yet to purchase my first property but am actively saving and tracking my own personal expenses so that soon we will be able to get into the game. I believe my next purchase will be the book on creative financing so that maybe I don't have to wait a year or two. But if I do I want to learn as much as I can beforehand.

I hope to get to know a few of you better over the course of my RE career and if there's ever anything I can do for you please don't hesitate to ask. My career is in the concrete construction field so if I can provide any value in that area I would be more than happy.

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  • Real Estate Agent · Chicago, IL · Member since 2015 · 238 posts · 101 votes
    10y
  • Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2015 · 113 posts · 29 votes
    10y

    Welcome @Jeremiah Jordan!  I'm a new investor from the Grand Rapids area as well.  

  • Real Estate Agent · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2014 · 493 posts · 200 votes
    10y

    Make sure you not only learn the ends and outs of buying but all the laws regarding rental property: Federal, State and Local.  All of them will become "partners" in your business.

    : )

    Hopefully Brandon's book covers fair housing, rental inspection certifications, EPA RRP, lease requirements, zoning constraints, lead disclosure laws, building permits, what work you can do yourself and what requires a licensed person, etc., etc.--or at least encourages readers to find out all that "good stuff."

  • Real Estate Agent · Flint, MI · Member since 2015 · 270 posts · 71 votes
    10y
    Jeremiah Jordan welcome back to BP !!
  • Wholesaler · Lakeland, FL · Member since 2009 · 25 posts · 6 votes
    10y

    Hello @Jeremiah Jordan,

    Great to have Michigan investors here!  I own 40 rentals in the Muskegon area, but live in Florida and need to move them.  Any interest?

  • Investor · Muskegon, MI · Member since 2015 · 5 posts · 0 votes
    10y

    How can I  get in contact  with  you?  I live in Muskegon  and have out of  state buyers. 

    Patricia 

  • Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2015 · 17 posts · 5 votes
    10y
    Michael Malitz In my current situation that is a little further away than i would like to get started. Thanks for the offer though.
  • Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2015 · 17 posts · 5 votes
    10y

    @Account Closed Thanks for the checklist. The books do touch on most of that stuff so far. He does give emphasis to knowing the laws of whatever market you are investing in. igot a lot to learn before I jump in. Fortunately while I am saving money I have nothing but time to learn and build my network.

  • Real Estate Agent · Ann Arbor, MI · Member since 2015 · 6 posts · 0 votes
    10y

    @Jeremiah Jordan Welcome back. Let us know if you have questions at all or looking for buyers. 

  • Real Estate Agent · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2014 · 493 posts · 200 votes
    10y

    The RPOA offers a lot of classes you might want to take.

  • Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2015 · 17 posts · 5 votes
    10y

    Thanks for the info Clay. Looks like a great organization. I will definitely be signing up for some of the classes offered.

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