I will probably be like many old school types who start selling off in their portfolio in their 60s and 70s, so they can enjoy and cash in on that built up equity. 

My schools are good, 8-10, which is another attractor.  

House have good layout, good area, great schools, price point was fair for that area.

I'm thinking that I need to go to an electronic receipt tracking system, I've been doing it old school all these years - dump them on my desk, some month down the road go through them all and file them to folders for reach property, start a new folder each year. 

The Taxable Value is uncapped and equated to the SEV upon a sale or other transfer of property ownership, with limited exceptions.Homestead versus Non-Homestead Millage RatesCounties & cities in Michigan are allowed to set their own millage rates, with one restriction – a primary residence (Homestead) is exempt from up to 18 mills of school taxes on their Homestead property.

Reposition the property to a higher and better use. 4 years ago we purchased a 10,000 square foot building used as a music school.

Consider why someone would want to live there—proximity to work, schools, or other conveniences—and what amenities you can offer to enhance their experience.Key Amenities: Amenities can set your development apart.

I went to school in Michigan and worked in GR for several years, so I'm fairly familiar with the areas, but not as an investor.

I’m partial to an old-school lever action marlin in the same caliber as my sidearm (lightweight .44 if I’m in grizzly territory or .357 revolver if not) myself. 

I joined a mentor group earlier this summer also to help accelerate the process.A little about me...I joined the Marines out of high school and served for one enlistment.