All Forum Posts by: Nate Miersma

@Jeff Francek Welcome to the forums Jeff! I'm sure you'll have a few folks on the lookout for you now that they know what you're in the market for. Always good to have multiple lines in the water!

-Nate

Sounds great! I'm actually up near GR fairly frequently, as the majority of my large extended family lives in GR/Zeeland/Holland.

From what I understand, Grand Haven is a great place for investment if you can create a good funnel/pipeline.

@Michael Wagner - Super impressed with your willingness to share your expertise! Only at a place like Bigger Pockets does this seem to be the norm rather than the exception. Thank you for your selflessness!

@Harvard Hill Thanks for including the details! Love to live vicarious through others' big wins...until I get my next one!

@Wade Sikkink Nicely done! I'd love to find an opportunity like this in Southwest Michigan.

Nicely done!

Michelle, Your ARV should be independent of any work you need to put into the place (although it is relevant). In a best-case scenario, ARV would be based on comps (comparative sales) in very close proximity to this one. The better the comparative sales (proximity to this property, likeness to this property, size, age, condition, etc), the higher degree of confidence you can have that your estimated ARV will hold true. You'll also want to consider whether the comps were in "renovated" condition or sold in worse condition. ARV comps should be done using SOLD properties if/when possible. Seeing "asking prices" can be misleading... Hope that helps!

Thanks Scott - appreciate it. Look forward to catching up with you again sometime in the near future,

-Nate

So, after introducing myself as a new member in Phoenix, Arizona a month or two ago, I'm going to re-introduce myself as a [still] new member in Kalamazoo, Michigan! My full-time job has taken me back to my hometown just outside of Kalamazoo, and I've already built a small but very talented real estate investment team there.

A little about me: I've been happily married for over 10 years now to my beautiful wife, and we have three children (6, 3, and 9 months). I'm an avid hunter/outdoorsman, served two combat tours as an Army officer, and am now relocating the family to our dream home on 50 acres where we plan on raising our kids.

I'm always interested in meeting new investors, in sharing the experiences that I gained while in Phoenix over the past couple of years, and in growing my network in general.

Best wishes to each of you this Christmas season!

-Nate

@Brandon Krieg - would you mind sending that local group information my way as well? I'm relocating to Kalamazoo from Phoenix in the upcoming 30-60 days. Much appreciated!