Those two areas are growing rapidly and in high demand for housing.

With two major hospitals and a rapidly growing university, Grand Junction has the fundamental elements of continued development.

Cerner is our largest employer and they have been growing rapidly.

The problem is each increment has about a paragraph of explanation with a lot of room for subjectivity.

They don't have to worry about mail, I have no office, it gives them a couple extra days not requiring mail time and I can verify their rent rapidly.

Do you ever do any investing in the Grand Rapids area or exclusively on the east side of the state?

We are in eastern PA, Lehigh Valley / Allentown Area and its one of the few places in the state seeing positive population growth and a rapid influx of people under 40yrs old.

Only when your needs exceed $2,000,000, would you need to begin purchasing an "umbrella" policy in increments of $1,000,000.I would also recommend working with and agent/company that is licensed to do business in all 50 states and can handle your needs regardless of the stage of renovation your properties might be in..

I would just go incrementally, new Kilz primer and paint, tear out soft surfaces.

It is rapidly growing in population and job growth which is causing an increase in rents and prices.