Fix everything you plan to, clean it, have it professionally photographed and listed with a realtor to make sure you get fully vetted tenants and the most options.If you were a renter in today's market and walked into a new listing with a nice front photo online and it was under renovation, would you pay market value?

.- Property Management: With companies like Champion Investments managing a large portfolio of properties in the area, there seems to be a robust infrastructure for property management, which could be beneficial for out-of-town investors.- Market Knowledge: Local real estate companies like RE/MAX Select, with their 18 full-time agents, indicate a strong local real estate community that could provide valuable market insights.In conclusion, Shelby's real estate market shows potential for investment, particularly given its price growth and strategic location.

Are you interested in collecting payments online with the reporting included or just rent reporting without online payment processing? 

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I’ve never heard of such a thing and don’t see anything online about this. 

Did you ask them if they have online access to the deed and probate records?

Grand Rapids is a pretty robust market currently. 

Hi all,I’m just getting my feet wet with Real Estate investing and currently taking online courses on the investment process, principles of calculating returns, performing market analysis, analyzing cash flows and the different types of investment opportunities.

I read a bunch of the guidance online but I can't tell exactly how the property is classified once this has been done.

When I started, these forums, doing research online, and cold calling really helped me find some of the bigger investors in my market.