Definitely a stronger market overall in Grand Rapids than Kalamazoo. 

@Jeremy Anderson It is standing firm in the storms and facing our fears which make us stronger and wiser.  

The mortgage company is not going to release her especially if she is stronger financially and better off than he is.The divorce decree might say he is responsible to pay for mortgage, credit cards etc. but it doesn't matter if he doesn't pay they come after her if she was a joint guarantor on the loan and the credit cards etc.

Some items you should keep in mind.Transportation, Transportation and Good Transportation in those locations.Bus or Train should be close to assure stronger rents.

House hacking financials get significantly stronger as you increase the bed count above 4, or add a ADU or separate dwelling unit.

The property owner had no wireless experience (junior level property manager), thought they were in a stronger position then they were, and just lost AT&T as a rooftop tenant. 

You can get solid yearly rents in these areas, but not sure how strong the vacation rental model would work in these areas since they aren't technically close to coastal which is the area that commands stronger rents.

Those folks who are active and visible build stronger and larger networks, which in turn - more often than not - results in more business and opportunities.

So even if you pick a state with stronger protections like WY or NV, the cause of action arose in the state where the tenant fell, so likely that the court where the accident happened would have jurisdiction.

You basically just said that they have more resources and are leveraging those in an effort to gain an even stronger position......that is exactly how capitalism is supposed to work.