Combined we pull in about 53k a year homed are going for 800k + for a decent home, nicer homes easily going for 1 mil.

Hi this is my first post so please be gentle :pI've started researching investment opportunities in Big Rapids, Michigan near Ferris State University. 

I have friends that pull in $400k/yr and will be working into their late 60's.

You can pull an equity line of credit to have cash to buy other properties or invest in other things.

Giving your good folks a little recognition goes a long way.I would suggest your friend ID a way he can help his LL simply (like trash mgt- pull out boxes that absolutely fill dumpsters to be recycled, parking lot pick-up, etc) in exchange for a discount.  

Or the fact that there's just something inherently off with the unit thats preventing people from pulling the trigger.I recently had a house that I got the same great reviews during the walk thru.

However, if it is raw land you might have to pull everything from a distance. 

Worst case is they refuse and you pull out.

Apparently entering your home address on ZeneHome will be able to pull all things relevant on your home -  from what you should be truly paying for prop taxes to every permit ever pulled on your house. 

Therefore it is highly advisable to pull an O&E for properties you seek to purchase, particularly if you are not well versed in title research.