I would then research and identify a market that you want to be in and start studying it so when you are ready, you can move on it right away.Just before you are ready, I'd build a team in that area that consists of a Realtor, Property manager, CPA, Attorney, Lender, etc.

Patterns will start to emerge.

Setting up a keyword alert will also help you identify new forums created that are talking about Grand Rapids.BP has a wealth of knowledge on most strategies and niches - so if you need help getting pointed in the right direction, let me know! 

I lived in Chicago in the 1960's and early 1970's back in the days when you identified your neighborhoods by which parishes you lived in (St.

Once you have identified a team that you know, or get to know - and trust - your involvement will truly be passive.Leverage a quality, and proven, teams’ experience.Let your co-owner partners run the business so that you can spend your time elsewhere, doing what you love whether that’s volunteering, making more money, traveling, having experiences, being with loved ones - you name it… all while your money multiplies and your team works for you.Now on to the Tax benefits:A great way to shelter income as an owner, partner, or limited partner of a cash flowing multifamily (apartment community syndication) asset is to utilize cost segregation in the 1st year of ownership. 

     What up people’s and mutual, well, whatever you identify as!

Love how you've been able to identify four potential markets using data from various sources. 

The first thing to think about here is that you will want to identify is what kind of property are you purchasing.

@Jason AllenI would house hack, buy a house with an income suite and live in one unit.Have you seen Ashley from Detroit...identifying that her rent was the biggest expense was pivitol...a must watch if you haven’t already seen itMy first house with a suite reduced my own living expenses down to maybe 300 a month....now you’re saving and looking good for the next step...rent that unit when you’re ready to move on and you have a significantly cash flowing propertyDepending on where you are, you could even do a blend...Airbnb in Summer during peak travel times, furnished student/executive rentals for the rest of the year

@Tyler D'Alessandro it’s not something you get certified for, you just have to meet the income requirement or net worth retirement outlined here: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/accreditedinvestor.aspGetting access to deals requires doing independent research to identify sponsors that are investing along theses that you believe in (ex.