@Drew BrownThere are facebook groups for Lansing and Grand Rapids and there is a meetup in Traverse City area once a month.

We are an affiliate group to the RPOA of Grand Rapids. 

Lack of Landlord-friendly laws is another big reason I have tended to avoid looking in my state and most of the surrounding areas as well and states like Texas and Florida are ones that consistently come ups as being much more friendly to landlords, but I do worry about finding deals in certain parts of states like this with more institutional investors moving into the really rapidly developing areas.

I use RELATIVE VALUE in markets when values are changing rapidly(now moving up) is to consider relative value, that is would you trade 2 of these properties for 1 of that property.

Inflation will continue a rapid rise into 2022 as supply side challenges and wage increases will continue into the new year.

The drought issues for Vegas and Phoenix are substantial, yet the growth is rapid.

Electronic format is best - scan or photograph papers before they fade out. 

All 3 are growing very rapidly.

You have very low days on market with Nashville's rapid growth. 

Partners and I purchased 54 lots, 3 parks to date, and the portfolio is growing rapidly.