All Forum Posts by: Alex K.
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Post: Negative grade on driveway making a lake. Suggestions needed
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Quote from @Bryan Balducki:
@Chad Clark you could maybe do a French drain into a sump if you think the drain would get overloaded. I had a sump installed in a spot that floods with heavy rains and it was relatively inexpensive
Like Bryan said. A French drain to a sump pump or to a deep gravel pit 40 to 50ft+ From the problem should take care of it.
Post: Zoning in Detroit. Officially converting single family to duplex
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Quote from @Andy Kaminski:
| I have a question regarding zoning in Detroit. Has anyone successfully converted a single family home to a duplex? Assuming the house meets all requirements, how difficult is it working with the city of Detroit? |
Very easy in the D. Just setup another door with a vestibule wether it’s indoor with existing or outdoor( like a deck with an entrance )
Setup another electrical panel and line going out. Contact DTE energy to setup another meter.
Slap another mailbox with additional unit number and you’re good to go.
In other cities it’s a bit more challenging but in Detroit it’s pretty easy.
Post: Meth smoked in my AirBnB
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Quote from @Maksu Ize:
Next time someone smokes meth in your house, clean it yourself, move on
Involving the city, police etc will only make your road to financial recovery long
People eventually get caught, In Detroit we didn't have a meth problem for as long as I can remember. For the past year or so people have been getting busted experimenting and trying to bring it in the city but when you're in the green light district they get caught fairly quick and go far away.
Post: Propety Tax - Taxable Value
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Quote from @Manny Rana:
Hi Everyone,
A few months back, I closed on a 2-unit in West Village and this week I got the notice from the Board of Assessors in regards to the new taxable value on the property. I was expecting an increase, but I wasn't expecting the taxable value to almost triple.
I'd love some guidance when it comes to filing an appeal. I live in CA so I'm trying to understand the process of appealing for a non-resident. I've received conflicting guidance and looking for clarity. Some tell me to call the Assessors office and schedule an appeal and an inspector will physically come to the unit to reassess. Others tell me write a letter of appeal and fill out the Board of Review petition form and mail it to the Assessors office.
I am planning on calling the Assessors office for clarification, but any guidance the community may have on the process of appealing would be really helpful. If anyone has gone through the process, I'd also love to know my chances for a favorable outcome and what I can do to ensure a favorable outcome.
Thanks so much!
Manny
Write or Pay a visit to:
Coleman A Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit Michigan 48226 Suite 804
Post: Propety Tax - Taxable Value
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All you have to do is go downtown (Coleman Young Center) or send someone with written authorization on your behalf ( to the assessors office ) and sit there with them for about an hour or Two or three until your issue is resolved. This is the only way I Have been able to get any of my issues resolved in the D.
Post: Investing in Westland
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If it is near the vicinity of Dearborn Heights You shouldn't have an issue.
The declining end is closer to the housing projects. As a rental or investment though you should be fine either way. There are also other cities such as Taylor, Romulus, Wayne and certain parts of the City which are top producers as well.
Post: Get a basement dug and the lot graded
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Quote from @Nicholas Knaebel:
My dad and I are seeking to build a house. The lot will be in a city area and under .5 acre. The house will be under 1,500 sq ft with a 2 car garage. We are trying to budget what it will cost to have the basement dug and foundation laid. It would work well if this company could also grade the lot. Would it be possible that they could also connect the utilities to the city, which will be right by the property.
I could use the Clean Fill dirt if you have it.
Post: Wholesaling in Detroit
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Welcome to BP! Be happy to Grow our network with other individuals From different regions. Feel free to reach out anytime!
Post: Blanket loan options
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Caliber Home Loans out of Southeast Michigan. I have my guys info if you need.
Post: Looking for real estate agent in Detroit
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Quote from @Mark Schneider:
I’m looking for a real estate agent that can help me, an out of state investor, find decent multifamily properties in the Detroit area. Must have good contractor connections
Thank you
I Have a real estate agent We work with for our investors as we acquire and sell. Contractor Connections are managed by our property managers, Feel free to reach out at 313.312.5150