My wife and I are under contract on a duplex in the rapidly developing* east side of Austin, TX.We made a $471,000 offer and are approved for a 3.5% The current rent for the front and back units are $1,450 and $1,535 respectively.

With graduate school (Industrial/Organizational Psychology; don't worry, nobody knows what it means) and the first few years in the workforce behind me I am getting serious about expanding more rapidly over the next 5-10 years. 

I am originally from Grand Rapids, MI and have been starting to evaluate rental properties in the area again.

The areas where @James Smith is looking are experiencing pretty rapid appreciation which doesn't appear to be slowing down.

Thanks for the rapid response and advice!

These are current headlines. Although I don't think a collapse is imminent, I'm buying properties "off market" that have equity just to safe. I've seen several ups & downs of the housing market over the years and ...

I have a question concerning section 8 in Grand Rapids, Mi. 

. =)Of course, Cincinnati is changing rapidly, and these resources quickly become out of date.

My wife and I are a couple of newbies from West Michigan (Grand Rapids area).

The best thing i can say is that the city is rapidly changing so make sure you get in contact with people who truely know the city at a street by street level. there are several neighborhoods that are changing and can provide alot of oppourtunities for investors. if ever i can help please reach out. happy hunting