Newbie investor from Grand Rapids, Michigan

Newbie investor from Grand Rapids, Michigan

Investor · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2016 · 21 posts · 3 votes

Hi BP Community!

My name is Mark Bouman and I'm a new real estate investor in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  I have spent 4 years managing real estate in Greater Grand Rapids; 2 years in residential and 2 in commercial.  After taking a couple year hiatus in Colorado and Bolivia I'm back in Grand Rapids and currently house hacking a single family and own a 2-unit near downtown GR.  I've definitely had some growing pains so far but I'm excited to continue learning from and connecting with investors, managers, vendors, and real estate enthusiasts.  Excited to be a part of the BP Community!

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Investor · King of Prussia, PA · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 339 votes
10y

@Mark Bouman welcome to BP! Best/first thing to do is get educated. Read read read! Read books on investing in real estate, listen to the podcasts, attend webinars and stay active on the forums while connecting with other investors in your area and pick a niche. Best of luck!

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  • Houston, TX · Member since 2013 · 1k+ posts · 114 votes
    10y

    Hi And Welcome to Biggerpockets! 

    @Mark Bouman

    Wish you success on your real estate Ventures!

  • Investor · Kalamazoo, MI · Member since 2015 · 30 posts · 5 votes
    10y
    Welcome Mark to BP, its an awesome place to next work and learn. I am down in Kalamazoo but I have seen a lot of GR Investors.
  • Real Estate Professional · Rockford, MI · Member since 2015 · 301 posts · 138 votes
    10y

    Welcome Mark.  If you need anything don't hesitate to contact me.

  • Rental Property Investor · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2015 · 55 posts · 8 votes
    10y

    Welcome! I'm a newbie too and happy to connect. Lots of great resources around GR!

    What are your investing goals?

  • Investor · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2016 · 21 posts · 3 votes
    10y

    Thank you all for the warm welcome! Excited to share my experience, learn and connect with other investors in Greater Grand Rapids, MI.

  • Investor · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2016 · 21 posts · 3 votes
    10y
    Originally posted by @Courtney Sorrell:

    Welcome! I'm a newbie too and happy to connect. Lots of great resources around GR!

    What are your investing goals?

    Hi Courtney,

    My investing goals include 2 units and above including rehab, buy and hold while potentially househacking. I'm also interested in joining forces with other investors in larger multi-family units in Greater Grand Rapids. Would love to grab coffee and hear your road to real estate investing and some of your goals!

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    Realtor · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2012 · 172 posts · 70 votes
    10y

    You had me at "coffee"!!

    Welcome back home! Happy to meet for a coffee and talk real estate. Would be good to have 3 of us and bounce ideas around. 

    Paul

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

    Glad to have you here Mark!! Feel free to reach out with any questions or references for resources. 

  • Investor · Twinsburg, OH · Member since 2014 · 111 posts · 41 votes
    10y
    Welcome, Mark Bouman ! Cool that you already have a couple of properties under your belt! I'm sure belonging to this forum is going to help quite a bit. Good luck in your future endeavors.
  • Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2016 · 1 post · 0 votes
    10y
    Hi Mark, I'm excited to see you back in GR and jumping into the real estate investing head first. You know how to get a hold of me. We need to grab a coffee this summer!
  • Investor · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2016 · 21 posts · 3 votes
    10y

    Emma-

    Yes, please!

  • Investor · King of Prussia, PA · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 339 votes
    10y

    @Mark Bouman welcome to BP! Best/first thing to do is get educated. Read read read! Read books on investing in real estate, listen to the podcasts, attend webinars and stay active on the forums while connecting with other investors in your area and pick a niche. Best of luck!

  • Investor · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2016 · 21 posts · 3 votes
    10y

    Thanks Ayodeji Kuponiyi.. Great advice! There is so much to learn and continue learning.

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