If I were you I would look into Grand Rapids, MI.Many reasons I could tell you why it's a great investment opportunity.Also I work directly with a property management company that works directly with investors and their properties.

Steve Matthews-As many have discussed there are options.I work in Grand Rapids, Michigan.There are tons of opportunities for investing depending on route.

I'm planning to buy a place in Grand Rapids, MI to live in and was just wondering if there are any areas to avoid?

Overtime I realized it was because the USA is one of the only countries where the population is rising and projected to continue its rapid growth (as compared to them). 

The house is located in Grand Rapids, Mi (Kentwood to be exact).  

New leases on rental homes are starting to rise rapidly, and unemployment is starting to rise as well (up 4.8 to 5.7% Sept year over year).

The rapid dialer can do a max of 85 calls/hour, but it still does the trick.

The rapid dialer can do a max of 85 calls/hour, but it still does the trick.

Hi,I'm  interested in investing in  a duplex to live in and also rent the other unit in the grand rapids, mi area. what is a good area to invest in for a budget of $250,000

I'm closing on my second SFH this month in west Michigan (Grand Rapids).