I've built two homes from the ground up and have that experience as an owner builder.  

My advice for you is to have someone with boots on the ground to help you out as you have a full time job already, that is until you are able to quit and focus just on your real estate venture.  

Many investors never get out of the research phase.

Hi @Fernando DomingoWe have a great boots on the ground and property management team based in Clinton Township that handles the Metro Detroit area.

Awesome that you are familiar with the area and have good people on the ground.  

It's couple of phone calls in lieu of spending money for a phase I which may lead to a Phase II.

I am ready to be full time in this business and could really use some guidance in getting my business off the ground any knowledge or information regarding the real estate market in Michigan will be greatly appreciated.

My team serves as the "boots on the ground" for several out of state investors.

I'm now repeating the process, and plan to keep doing that for a few more years to get my portfolio off the ground.

Hello Kayla,The rate for a ground lease depends greatly on how dense an area you are in and the availability of alternative locations. $800-$1,200 per month would be a standard range based on my experience for a rural-moderately developed area. 7% annual escalation on the other hand is more than twice what I would have expected, are you sure it isn't per Term?