🏡 Newbie Getting Started: Grand Rapids, MI

[Zac Kucharek]

Hey there!👋
I am looking to get acquainted with anyone in Grand Rapids, MI. Area to learn more about the market and soon get started in Real Estate investing. 🏡
I have been listening to bigger pockets for over 5 years and it has been a dream of mine to invest since I started. I unfortunately came out of Physical Therapy school with immense life altering debt. I am very proud to be nearing my completion date of paying the student loans off in the coming months of this calendar year!!! 🚫🎓
I wanted to pay my loans off first just to get this behind me and mitigate risk going forward as I get into real estate investing so I would have one less large payment taking away from income to both maintain properties as well as save to acquire more doors gradually. Obviously it starts with getting the first one. I am trying to learn more and meet some people in the area or just on bigger pockets in general to start networking and move toward that first property as paying off student loans will soon be a reality. 
Excited to get started and meet some great people with similar interests and goals!

Zac ✌🏻

[Jordan Spaans]

Zac, Grand Rapids/West Michigan is a great area! I currently own a few rentals in West Michigan. My opinion is one of the best ways to get into real estate is househacking. I was able to use househacking to purchase a 4 unit in Rockford, MI with 3.5% down (FHA loan) and I lived in it for a year. I now have moved out and rent out all 4 units. It was a great way for me to purchase a property with a lot less money down and also you can get a great interest rate if you owner occupy it. Would be happy to chat and answer any questions!