Renovate or sell my duplex in Detroit

Renovate or sell my duplex in Detroit

Rental Property Investor · South Ozone park, NY · Member since 2014 · 47 posts · 10 votes
Hello everyone I bought a duplex in Detroit Michigan and I run out of cash to fix it. I was wondering if I should apply for a loan and try to renovate it or sell it. Let me know what you guys think, since this is my first time investor.
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Member since 2016 · 13k+ posts · 12k+ votes
7y

It depends on the numbers. We need more information. Otherwise the answer is yes/no take your pick.

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  • Member since 2016 · 13k+ posts · 12k+ votes
    7y

    It depends on the numbers. We need more information. Otherwise the answer is yes/no take your pick.

  • Rental Property Investor · South Ozone park, NY · Member since 2014 · 47 posts · 10 votes
    7y
    @Thomas S. I would need about 15k to make it available to rent. Thanks for your reply
  • Rental Property Investor · Metro Detroit, MI · Member since 2016 · 277 posts · 269 votes
    7y

    @Deodat Ramdat Whereabouts in Detroit?

  • Rental Property Investor · South Ozone park, NY · Member since 2014 · 47 posts · 10 votes
    7y
    @Matthew John. Thanks for you reply Hi John it's on the west side on Blaine street. I am not too familiar with the area since I am from out of state
  • Rental Property Investor · Metro Detroit, MI · Member since 2016 · 277 posts · 269 votes
    7y

    @Deodat Ramdat It's in a rough spot. Why did you choose down there?

  • Rental Property Investor · South Ozone park, NY · Member since 2014 · 47 posts · 10 votes
    7y
    @Matthew John. I didn't know. I bought it from a realtor in Detroit. He told was an up and coming area
  • Rental Property Investor · Detroit, MI · Member since 2018 · 380 posts · 244 votes
    7y

    @Deodat Ramdat

    This is a tricky one, so yes Blaine St, does have some potential upside being that it is close to Virginia park and New Center but it really depends how close you are to Woodward. Pm me I can help you out being that I know the area well and then from there you can make a better decision on what to do with the home.

  • Rental Property Investor · South Ozone park, NY · Member since 2014 · 47 posts · 10 votes
    7y
    @Jamiel Strickland. Sorry I don't know how to pm you. Thanks
  • Rental Property Investor · Detroit, MI · Member since 2018 · 380 posts · 244 votes
    7y

    @Deodat Ramdat,

    I just sent you a pm.

  • Investor · Detroit, MI · Member since 2014 · 360 posts · 354 votes
    7y

    Where on Blaine St?

    If its east of Rosa Parks the $15K investment would be well worth it.

    I lean towards holding it $15K isn't much.  Also, depending on what you paid for it.  You probably just need a local show you how to work the property.

    I would guess, get one unit nice and clean get a tenant then AirBnB the other and have the other tenant hand out the keys. Getting a decent tenant shouldn't be too bad, with the right stuff.

  • Rental Property Investor · South Ozone park, NY · Member since 2014 · 47 posts · 10 votes
    7y
    @Christian Hutchinson Thanks. I appreciate your suggestions.
  • Rental Property Investor · South Ozone park, NY · Member since 2014 · 47 posts · 10 votes
    7y
    @Deodat Ramdat the only issues I cannot come up with the funds to do renovation.
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