New to Grand Rapids Investing

[Jake Lampinen]

Hi All,

My wife and I live in Denver but are looking to move to Grand Rapids in about 2 years. We decided we would like to purchase an income property there now and potentially move in it in two years or keep it as a rental. I have been reading about Grand Rapids rental market and it seems like it is a great place to start my rental journey. I am looking for single family and multi unit homes.  I am currently working with a realtor. It is very difficult though as I live in Denver.  I am a new member here and am reaching out to any Grand Rapids investors for advice.

Specifically which areas should I be interested in?

Single family vs multi unit properties?

Up and coming areas?

Property management recommendations and info on how much I should expect they charge on average?

Better to buy a property without current tenets??

And I suppose anything else you would like to share or think I should know.

I have rehabbed two properties in Denver but never had a rental property and it is quite scary.

Thanks so much

Jake