If I were looking for a W2 job in Michigan, I'd start looking in the general area of Grand Rapids, and that part of the state.Not all places outside Michigan understand Deer Season, meaning cultural similarity to the U.P.Water Winter Wonderland

It is a cultural hub with a lot going on, not some exurb with cheap land an long commutes.So Ogden is still a great place to buy. 

The culture is a bit different than most business settings and will give you loads of insight. 

That's great advice, thank you @Matthew Irish-Jones!

Given the whole new Working-From-Home culture that Covid has given us, are any investors starting to explore the options of using FHA loans to purchase properties that they "may or may-not" live in, or live in for a year or so and move out later....

The culture there supports a high standard of work ethic and the Latin family support system educating then young people with trade skills (you wont see family units teaching trade skills in Cedar Park or any other hipster location).

Actually I'm kind of proud that this remnant of local culture survives, and aside from the illegal aspect it does fit in with the AG zoning.

Originally posted by @Matthew Irish-Jones:@Michael King be patient and use your own money.

They will try to mediate, but not strong arm.AirBNB has developed a specific culture that many people enjoy.

And I have kept most of my short-term rental units occupied all year long.Only if I was young again, I could imagine house hacking and rent short-term to some exciting foreign guests, so much to learn from different cultures, or renting a room to a doctor or lawyer while they look for the primary home, what great connections you can make.If you are looking for 20% plus leverage returns or want to leave rent-free by "house hacking," Tampa is the place to go.