So I’ll lay out what I’ve done so far and my goal.My main issue is time.

We've been buying more and more product in Chicagoland and prefer to avoid Cook County, when possible, but, if we find a good deal, we'll bid on it.You have three main factors that affect timelines for NPNs in judicial states: the courts, the foreclosing attorney, and the noteholder.

My main goal is to separate the finances and project a more professional image.

Thanks Aaron, yes, this is a decision for us to make and decide what our main goal is.

Also just started direct mail in Maine so please connect if you buy whole sale deals.Best,Josh

I'll underline the main differences, but it's on you to dig dipper and read up on both.  

We purchased a lot of properties in independence-we go off of the school districts mainly.

Mainly, in my last experience, I found not going through a realtor much more efficient, since I was the realtor.

The main one is the AMI.

Keep in mind that property taxes are high in Grand Rapids (close to 2%), landlords typically pay for water, and repairs and maintenance costs are higher in Grand Rapids than other areas because you're dealing mainly with properties built in the early 1900s that require a lot of upkeep.