Hello, I’m a 23 year old living in the Metro Detroit area looking to get into investing. House hacking is what seems like the best plan of entry. I would want to do a small multi family, live in one and rent out the other(s) I graduated college in May 2025 and moved back in with my mom. She does ...
The Detroit investor market can be extremely difficult to navigate and manage if you don't have the proper "boots on the ground". I have found a few credible and reliable entities if anyone needs assistance.
Curious to hear everyone’s thoughts on this: If you were developing a property in a neighborhood where most existing homes don’t have dedicated parking, and there is currently unrestricted street parking, would you still provide on-site parking as part of the development? I’m particularly interes...
If you bought a flip a few months ago, started the rehab, and are now getting close to completion —what’s your move? Seems like the market has slowed down and things are staying on longer. If the house isn't selling, what would be the best plan of action? Would you: • Keep lowering the price and ...
Hi experts, I'm a beginner investor looking to purchase properties under an LLC. Is it even possible for me to get a DSCR loan? Or is my only option a conventional loan? Anyone can recommend a lender for DSCR or even conventional loan who will be willing for the property's title to be under an LL...
Hi everyone, I’m just getting started in real estate investing and wanted to introduce myself. I’m currently planning to sell my home next year and use the proceeds toward purchasing my first house hack in Michigan’s Tri-City area—Midland, Bay City, and Saginaw. My initial focus is on long-term r...
Write your I’m a Detroit area investor and I’m curious about the challenges that out of state investors face when managing properties in Detroit remotely. If you own rentals or investment properties here but live elsewhere: What’s your biggest headache? Finding trustworthy contractors? Monitoring...
Hello! I'm a new investor getting started with BRRRR in the Detroit area. I thought I had found a couple lenders who would do fix and flip loans with new investors. However these lenders still require an appraisal, contractor estimates, etc. before closing. That means I can't use these loans to m...
For smaller STR operators, how do you handle after hours guest issues/contacts? It doesn’t happen often, but occasionally I get guests reaching out after I go to sleep. I’ve change my phone settings to allow calls/texts from Airbnb & Hospitable to come through. I got a contact recently from a gue...
Hi all, Just for some context, about two months ago I acquired my first rental property (an FHA-financed duplex). I'm house-hacking with a roommate paying $750 a month and a short-term rental in the other unit. I used AirDNA for my short-term rental projections and then cut that monthly income fr...
Hi everybody I'm based in Metro Detroit and working toward my first flip. For the initial deal analysis, I'm trying to get a rough number for renovation costs. So my question is what renovation cost per square foot are you currently using for your initial underwriting in Metro Detroit? If possibl...
One thing I see newer investors focus on too heavily is the purchase price and the rehab number. Those matter, but they’re not the whole deal. Before I’m comfortable with a flip, I want to look at: 1. Purchase price 2. Realistic after-repair value 3. Rehab scope and contingency 4. Financing costs...
A lot of investors looking at Metro Detroit—especially those coming from outside Michigan—start with price. Price matters, but it’s only one piece of the deal. Here are five things I recommend looking at before making an offer: 1. The block, not just the ZIP code. In Detroit and some surrounding ...
I'm based in Metro Detroit area and working toward my first house flip I'm looking to connect with local investors who are actively flipping houses and learn more about how you actually operate your projects A few things I'm especially interested in leaning: How you estimate renovation costs befo...
Leveraging Lease Options for Massive Profits! Featuring Jim Aydelotte 📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 MSU Management Education Center 811 W Square Lake Rd, Troy, MI Creative seller financing isn't just another investing strategy, it's becoming one of the most valuable tools i...
I have a successful Airbnb that is nearly 100% passive. Brings in roughly $1,000 in my pocket each month after expenses, manager, and mortgage. I have $30-50k to invest. I’m not sure if I want to get into another Airbnb, get into a small business (storage, rv, laundry, car wash, etc.), or somethi...
One of the biggest shifts that changed how I operate: I stopped spreading myself across markets and went all-in on Detroit / Wayne County. Early on it's tempting to chase whatever market looks hot that week. But the operators actually closing deals aren't the ones with the widest net, they're the...
I've been cold calling daily for several weeks. I work full time which limits my time to roughly 2 hours a day M-F from 6pm-8pm for calls, 4 hours a day on weekends. I use Batchleads to pull my lists, skip trace and call with in app dialer. I'm not using Batchdialer but am open to upgrading. I'm ...
Hi everyone, I'm working on my first real estate venture and looking to learn more about creative ways to structure deals while building my foundation. I've been digging into partnering on deals to give sellers a workable "Plan B" when traditional wholesaling doesn't fit, as an alternative approa...
I’m curious how active Detroit investors evaluate opportunities when they come across a new acquisitions source. What information helps you decide whether a deal is worth a closer look? I’m interested in hearing different perspectives on what makes the review process efficient.
I have heard that you must occupy your primary residence, for me being a house hack duplex, for one year before moving out and making it a rental and getting another conventional loan and repeating the process. Does this rule ever really get followed and has anyone heard of someone getting in tro...
Hey BP community , I just started my RE journey and put a property under contract with calculating the ARV and all good till now, my biggest struggle is finding buyers through over the area so what are the best ways to find buyers to lock in this deal, sharing you experience with me is a big help...
The most expensive underwriting mistake in Detroit is using the seller's tax bill. Proposal A caps annual taxable value growth at inflation or 5%, whichever is lower. For 2026 the State Tax Commission set it at 2.7%. Hold fifteen years and taxable value drifts far below what the place is worth. T...
Hi, I'm an 27 year old Swede and big fan of Bigger Pockets. I've been researching and planning my first investment in real estate in the US. I would love to get in touch with people that has done this themselves, out of state or out of country. To look for inspiration but also for knowledge shari...
Market Trends and Stats! Featuring Lori Chmura 📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 MSU Management Education Center 811 W Square Lake Rd, Troy, MI The real estate market is constantly changing, and staying informed can make the difference between making smart investment decisions a...