I would also consider around the Illinois & Chicago Medical districts.  

Taking real estate advice form a divorce attorney is like taking medical advice from a horse doctor.Does the Bar know you are giving real estate advice on a forum?

I would also make sure there’s steady tenant demand (solid job base, universities, medical centers, etc.).Once you narrow down a few areas, start running numbers on real listings, plug them into the BiggerPockets calculator, look at your projected rents, expenses, and financing terms.

I have seen this done before on larger deals ($5M+) and in my medical opinion, even if it's legal, it often isn't honest. :-)The entire reason to provide a proof of funds to a seller is to credibly and authentically demonstrate your intrinsic ability to perform the financial obligations of the contract.

His big three principles apply perfectly here: document everything, stay consistent, and never get emotional.Confirm the Type of Marijuana UseBefore anything else, find out whether it’s medical or recreational use.If the tenant has a valid medical marijuana card, they’re protected under state law—but you still have every right to enforce your no-smoking clause, especially when smoke is affecting another resident (you and your family).If it’s recreational, it’s a straight lease violation.Either way, focus on the behavior (smoking indoors), not the substance.

Ours were close to hospitals and medical staff or family of people receiving long term treatment were our best/ longer term guests. 

Operator Tips Build weekday demand (corporate/medical travel).

I have a friend who spent six figures on a medical degree because he was interested in biology and anatomy, only to discover he hates working in hospitals.

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

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.