Think Boulder, Grand Rapids, Tempe. 

This approach worked in a time of rapid and high appreciation. 

The B, B-/C+,C areas of Columbus are very hot right now for BRRRRs due to the ARVs having rapidly gone up.

This is very inspiring, and I think you’re in a rapidly growing market.If you wouldn’t mind me asking how did you get around the net worth requirements for the loan, and what occupancy was the complex at when your lender underwrote the deal?

Definitely joining at a rapidly changing and challenging time, but its never a bad time to buy RE.

I would greatly appreciate your recommendations for investor friendly companies in Grand Rapids, especially if they would be willing to go through the process with me for clarity.Thanks so much!

Utilities usually read in thousand gallon increments, though some will read the hundreds and (rarely) will read the tens.

Typically, yes, you can get more rent for a 1 BR over a studio, but if that 1BR - unless if it renovated well - needs to be spacious and upgraded enough for a prospective resident to deem it worth the incremental rent.

Columbus is the only Ohio market that has seen rapid growth in jobs and population.

If you're in the area or know any groups or other people in the Iowa City, Cedar Rapids areas or up in NE Iowa (Fayette, Decorah) I'd like to get in touch!