Hey all,I'm new to BiggerPockets but have been rapidly trying to get as much information as possible about real estate investing, from here, the BP podcast, and from other books and websites as well. 

The ability to get access to capital may out weight the cost of the appraisal.

I have been doing my fair share of research on the area and it seems to have a rapidly growing population.

With that being said, a good wholesaler is worth their weight in gold.

Right now the market in grand rapids is just brutal.

Some of the highest appreciation in the state is in Grand Rapids to the lakeshore. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Grand Rapids.

Good Afternoon Bigger Pockets, I am wondering if any of you are experiencing the city cracking down on you or your clients if you're an agent or manager for your rental certs? I know they technically only transfer if ...

I would give major weight to markets you already know in some way (for example, maybe family or friends live there and you've traveled there a lot over the years).

PWC's "Emerging Trends in Real Estate" Annual report goes into detail about how and why Nashville's growth is rapid, organic and sustainable, and how that creates one of the best real estate markets in the country.