All Forum Posts by: Martin Cervantes

Thanks for the replies everyone - I appreciate it! 

I'm sending PMs to several of you. 

@Sean Sloop, thanks for the recommendation. I've heard good things about United as well. 

@Charles Kao, thanks for the advice- super helpful. 

- Martin

Hi Grand Rapids BP community! 

I recently purchased a property that I want to renovate and I am wondering if anyone is willing to talk to me about their experience going through the permitting process with the City of Grand Rapids. I've heard good and bad experiences and I just want to make sure I approach it well and do things right! I'd appreciate any insight! 

Thank you! 

Martin

Hello! 

I'm looking to connect with other Grand Rapids investors regarding their experience working with property management companies. If anyone is willing to connect and share advice, I'd greatly appreciate it! 

Thanks!

Martin

Thank you for the advice @Sean Sloop! I will take a look at the Metro GR Real Estate page. I'd appreciate any recommendations you have as well! I'll send you a dm.

Thank you for the recommendations, everyone! Apologies for the late reply- I closed on a house earlier this month and had to move. A lot going on, but ready to dive back into my search for a CPA. I know it's late, but I have to find one eventually, so I appreciate your advice!  

Hi BP community, 

Does anyone have recommendations for a CPA with experience working with real estate investors as well as remote workers? Ideally someone out of Grand Rapids, MI, but I'm definitely open to working with them remotely. 

Thanks!

Hello BP community, 

I recently purchased a home in Grand Rapids, MI to be a future rental and I'm looking for contractors to help with the renovation. The house needs some extensive work- new roof, re-wiring, potential floor plan changes, bath and kitchen remodels, flooring, etc. I have experience renovating, but I don't have the capacity to do it all. I've received several bids on the roof, and rewiring, but I'd rather work with a contractor that can bundle it all. I'd rather work with one person instead of multiple, but I realize this may be unavoidable. Either way, if you have any recommendations for contractors- preferably with experience working with rental properties, I'd appreciate it! 

Thanks!

Thank you all for your responses! I ended up calling an insurance broker who had a company that was willing to insure the house after providing a timeframe for the repairs. Appreciate your time and advice! 

Hello! 

I recently purchased a home in Michigan and it has a fuse type panel. I've called several insurance companies and no one wants to insure it due to the old style panel. I am planning on updating all the electrical as soon as I close, but I still need insurance in the meantime. Any advice on how to navigate this is much appreciated!

Martin