Deep Dive into Metro Detroit Cities: Dearborn Heights (REFRESH)
Saturday, November 01
If you're considering investing in rental property in Metro Detroit but aren't sure where to start, you're in the right place. In this Deep Dive series, we explore Detroit’s 185 cities and 290 neighborhoods, covering property prices, rental trends, investment examples, and virtual street tours to...
Detroit Move-In Specials: Zillow’s Data on Rental Concessions
Thursday, October 30
Struggling to fill a vacant rental? You're not alone. In 2024, over a third of U.S. landlords used upfront incentives to attract tenants. But is this strategy right for your Detroit rental properties? Will Move-In specials help you lower vacancies? Are your competitors already offering them? And ...
Why Real Estate Investing Success Starts With the Right Buy
Tuesday, October 28
It’s an all-too-common phrase in investment forums these days: “I just can’t find any deals anymore!” But is the market really that dry, or are too many investors simply going about it the wrong way? Here’s the hard truth—the key to making money in real estate lies not in fancy exit strategies ...
Piety Hill Residences & Detroit’s Affordable Housing Landscape
Saturday, October 11
Two once-abandoned properties in Detroit’s Piety Hill neighborhood, the Kingsley Arms and Lee Arden buildings, are ushering in a new era for the city’s housing market. With a combined total of 88 affordable housing units now available, this $10.3 million renovation project is a stepping stone to...
Avoiding Tenant Nightmares: Real Lessons from a Section 8 Eviction Mes
Monday, October 06
Let's face it—rental properties can be a fantastic investment, but dealing with tenant problems? That can take years off your life. To help you dodge some serious headaches, we want to share a story that’s part cautionary tale, part blueprint for avoiding disaster. It involves a Section 8 tenan...
Deep Dive into Brightmoor, a Detroit Neighborhood
Friday, October 03
Detroit’s 183 neighborhoods are a study in contrasts—some boast tree-lined streets and rising property values, while others are marked by vacant lots and abandoned homes. Brightmoor falls into the latter category. With average home prices around $55,000 and rents at $1,100, the numbers here might...