I think in many places it is more of a gut game, than a hard core data game. 

The game is to keep loosening credit to bolster the economy beyond sustainable limits, then quickly contract it.

Grand Rapids is an excellent investment opportunity for the long game where appreciation and equity build up are the priorities. 

And with todays inflation cost control could be a significant issue for someone new to the game. 

Remember, it's a math game, that's intersects Real Estate St.. 

Eager to learn the game!

You need to get in the game"I see people are bending the 'rules' of the game to make the current real estate market make sense.

You'll be glad that you did.The word of the game is financing.

I don't like to make moves that will take you out of the game if something went wrong. 

If you have ever heard the saying you have to be in the game to win the game, I have found that you have to look for properties constantly to find the deal you want, but along the way you find a lot of other properties, that if you had your real estate license you could have made money on.