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All Forum Posts by: Tim VandenToorn

Tim VandenToorn has started 11 posts and replied 271 times.

Post: Advice on running numbers in Michigan/Grand Rapids

Tim VandenToornPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Rockford, MI
  • Posts 292
  • Votes 135

Dan I would love to help. I have a spreadsheet that I could send you that I use to analyze deals.  If you need eyes and ears or want an opinion on a specific property, I am always happy to assist.  GR is small, so most properties are within 10 minutes of my office. Send me a message if you want to connect. 

Post: Just closed on first investment! Three duplexes!

Tim VandenToornPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Rockford, MI
  • Posts 292
  • Votes 135
Quote from @Ryan Tongue:

Hi all!

I made my first post on BP 9 months ago. It was basically a plea for help. I knew I wanted to invest in RE, but at 22 while in college there were a few obstacles in my way. I was looking to BP for any sort of guidance -- I found it!

In the last 9 months, I formed a 3-person partnership, found a rockstar agent and through him a great lender, insurance provider, and so on. We fell in and out of a deal for a single duplex in the spring, but kept searching. I'm proud to say that we landed in what I believe to be a better deal: three duplexes from a single seller in a West Michigan location that we are very happy with. 

I'm sending out another plea! I graduate from the University of Utah in the spring with a mechanical engineering degree. I'd like to pursue sales, and for a while I thought I'd be looking in the tech industry. With how much I've learned over the last few months with these investments, I'm now thinking I might want to lean into real estate in some form or another after graduating. I'm particularly interested in the commercial space. If there's anyone who sees this that would be willing to hop on a quick 10-minute call to talk about possible career paths in real estate, I'd really appreciate it. I want to hear your stories! Message me on BP and we can set something up.

Original BP post (check it out to see how much of a dream this was for me 9 months ago): https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/55/topics/1162005-first...

Best, Ryan

On a side note, if anyone's looking for a young, motivated, and incredibly knowledgeable agent in Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas, let me know and I'd be happy to connect you.

 

Congratulations on the purchase!!! If you need any assistance, including management or basic advice, I would be happy to help.  If you are going to self-manage, check out the RPOA for support and information on local and state-wide issues affecting landlords.  Become a member and get involved. Great networking. 

Post: Property Manager WANTED- West Michigan

Tim VandenToornPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Rockford, MI
  • Posts 292
  • Votes 135

Post: Introducing myself to Bigger Pockets!

Tim VandenToornPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Rockford, MI
  • Posts 292
  • Votes 135

@Kyle Schreur Welcome Kyle!  I also invest in Grand Rapids.  If you ever want to chat, let me know.  Its hard to find a good deal in Grand Rapids right now, but when you do, don't delay. Grand Rapids has a great future.  Know your numbers and your goals. 

Post: Have heard good things about Grand Rapids, MI for Multi Family

Tim VandenToornPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Rockford, MI
  • Posts 292
  • Votes 135

Here are some of the developments happening in Grand Rapids.  Get perspective on the City at the same time.  

https:// youtu.be/MM4sFPID3Zg

Post: Have heard good things about Grand Rapids, MI for Multi Family

Tim VandenToornPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Rockford, MI
  • Posts 292
  • Votes 135

Here are a few good things happening in Grand Rapids.  

I am working on a video to highlight all of these developments. 

1- Grand Rapids is in the top 10 for appreciation in home value. We saw a 12% increase in 1 year. Here's an article for reference: https://www.woodtv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/10-us-cities-where-home-prices-are-getting-worse-and-5-where-theyre-dropping/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1xMWkQcObAajE2Jnm-MvgzUzmtBFZ1DsJfmpng54xOTFdQhD4ILA3skgE_aem_dq00HGIkgh6rlSf94ILsuQ
2—Several multi-million dollar expansion projects are happening in Grand Rapids right now, which will continue to drive the need for housing and purchase value up. 

Here are a few examples: -

$184 million dollar Amphitheater venue - 

$70 million dollar Grand Rapids Public Museum expansion - 

$55 million dollar River Trail enhancements - 

$40 million dollar riverfront restoration - 

$80 million dollar Corewell Health site - 

$175 million dollar Soccer Stadium

Post: New RE Investor looking to diversify

Tim VandenToornPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Rockford, MI
  • Posts 292
  • Votes 135

Kaleb, I am an investor, property manager and broker. I would love to connect to learn more and give advice or assistance if you need anything.

Post: networking in Grand Rapids

Tim VandenToornPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Rockford, MI
  • Posts 292
  • Votes 135

@James Likis  James, I would love to connect and help however possible.  We manage around 1000 properties in the Grand Rapids area and can speak to a lot of what is happening locally.   Let me know if you need anything, or if you are coming to Grand Rapids in the near future, let's grab coffee. 

Post: Looking for Property Manager in Grand Rapids

Tim VandenToornPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Rockford, MI
  • Posts 292
  • Votes 135

Post: Looking for Property Manager in Grand Rapids

Tim VandenToornPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Rockford, MI
  • Posts 292
  • Votes 135

Daniel I would love to chat with you about our services.  [email protected]