Grand Rapids has solid fundamentals — job growth, schools, medical hubs — and the appreciation trend you mentioned isn’t hype.

Open your eyes and look around.

It’s best to use someone who is repeatedly doing what you’re trying to doDon’t go to an eye doctor for hand surgery. although doctors are usually smart enough to tell you it’s not what they do. 

Keep an eye on your loan-to-value (LTV) ratio; staying at or below 75–80% helps you get better terms and maintain flexibility for future refinances.

This would seem to make those houses your "inventory" in the IRS' eyes, not investments.

Multifamily mindset has recruited students from all walks of life such as teachers, medical doctors, veterans, real estate agents, business men, and I was included into a group (multifamily mindset encourages students to form groups) and one of them is a veteran who is divorced, has kids to support, not employed during that time, got a loan of $40,000 for the tuition.

I’ve been reading more about how “Source of Income” protections vary by state, and it’s definitely something I’ll keep an eye on as I look at different markets.It’s easy to get caught up in strategy and numbers, but staying compliant with Fair Housing laws is just as important.

My posture is 8/10 positive.With a skeptical eye on the political food fight in Congress and labor market softness in the short term.

These reps turn your open-house eye into a marketable skill that leads to profit‑making deals.

Don’t get distracted by future appreciation too early.Keep a close eye on cap rate vs. cash-on-cash return — a solid unit-level cash-on-cash is usually more important than a high overall cap rate for small multifamily.Plan for management early — even with just 2–4 units, clear systems for maintenance, tenant screening, and rent collection make a big difference.Consider creative financing if your DTI is still high; there are ways to structure deals that minimize personal cash outlay while keeping cash flow positive.