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Hey everybody! I am new to real estate and am looking into purchasing my first deal in Grand Rapids, MI or one of the surrounding areas. Does anybody have advice on investing in the area or specifics I need to know before jumping in?

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Feel free to reach out to me. I have lived here for decades and have sold real estate here for the past 15. I am a broker and an investor.

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