So definitely include clauses in all leases that limit the types of businesses that can operate within the space.

Would you use that type of in depth study?

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

@Joe BellevilleTo build a successful multifamily property portfolio in Grand Rapids, set criteria for property type, location, and budget, build a team, analyze deals using the 1% rule, leverage house hacking, leverage local knowledge, prepare for tenant management, network, and focus on long-term goals.

You can also close these types of loans in an LLC if that's a concern.

You mentioned that you're not interested in grants or fundraising, I'm curious what type of operating budget and actual program you have in mind.

You should definitely be able to find decent multifamily properties for under $200k, and multifamily would be my suggestion for starting out if you can swing a larger down payment (depending on loan type, you MAY need 10% more for a multifamily vs a single family, but not always).

I have been doing research, learning strategies and terminology, and begun to form an idea of what type of investing might work best for me in my market.

Type will they come.  

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