Check out RPOA Grand Rapids - big group of investors.

In Humboldt Park, I've found south of Grand and Division is a less desirable area than north of there.

Grand Rapids is an exciting place to be right now! 

It's now Friday afternoon and we have received a grand total of 1 phone call from an unmotivated absentee homeowner.

I would be remiss not to also plug Grand Rapids as a good midwest market seeing great appreciation and still good cashflow. 

I believe it is only $100 which isn't much out of pocket in the grand scheme of things. 

Grand total loss of the 3 break ins is only about $1,000, But the annoyance factor is high, now I have to go back to HD and reorder (2-3 weeks).

It would really suck to spend 30 grand on furnishings only to rent the house at a loss for 12 months and then not know where to put all the furnishings you purchased.That being said if it is successful and you are able to pocket 15k a year and run the business for 3 years, you now own the furniture, made 15k, and your overall exposure was less than purchasing a house.As always, research on the market, the house, and overall best practices is essential.

And, maybe someday you hit a grand slam!!

A single turnover could be a few grand.