Grand Rapids is definitely a good market for multifamily investment as it has also seen rent growth unlike other parts of the country for multifamily.It is also a more affordable place to invest compared to other parts of the country and Grand Rapids is generally landlord friendly.A quality property manager is essential for an out-of-State investor and there are some good ones locally.To Your Success!

If you consider Central America, Costa Rica has general political stability and beautify country. 

Industrial midwest cities help built this country and this economy and many got left behind after the manufacturing left and I've seen it first hand how it destroyed communities but they're resilient cities with very strong and resilient people and are excellent for Section 8 rentals.

Hey guys,I'm an out of country investor (let alone out of state)  from Canada.

At least I know this for SFR in my area and I would expect in most other areas across the country as well.

Currently doing 3 renos and 2 rental turns .I know many from OOS and out of the country doing the same. 

You'll find that most larger Midwest cities, currently have a better "bang for the buck" than anywhere else in the country.

Country subdivisions.

I'm also located in Eastern PA

We don't do SFH or MFH or any combination of them or deal structures (syndications) related to them.We are in the Self-Storage and Country Subdivision development or acquisition business.