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Today we’re taking a real estate investor’s Deep Dive into the Morningside neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan. This is just one of Motor City’s 183 neighborhoods. Which is a lot. And that’s why we created this series to explore each one from the POV of a rental investor. We’re Detroiters who’ve owned, financed, flipped and managed […]
Detroit’s housing narrative is changing, and residents are at the heart of it. Once-abandoned homes that sat decaying for decades are now sporting fresh roofs, manicured gardens, and stunning architectural restorations. If you’ve walked the streets of neighborhoods like Cornerstone Village, Hamtramck, or North End lately, you’ve seen the energy firsthand. Life is returning to […]
There’s a huge real estate bubble happening in Corktown, Detroit that spells big things for landlords. As the transformation of Corktown and the Ford redevelopment of historic Michigan Central Station continues to reshape Detroit’s real estate landscape, it’s easy to understand why the area’s property values have skyrocketed. However, for entry-level rental investors seeking more […]
Detroit is making headlines for all the right reasons. The city, once stigmatized for its high crime rates, recorded a historic drop in violent crime in 2024. Homicides fell by 19%—marking the lowest levels since 1965—while non-fatal shootings plummeted by 25%. These statistics showcase a city undergoing meaningful transformation, driven by collaborations between law enforcement, […]
Want to invest in Detroit because you’ve heard that you can find properties here for under $100k and earn strong cash flow by renting them out? The truth is, that’s no longer true of a lot of neighborhoods here. House prices in Detroit have skyrocketed in recent years. The only places they haven’t are in […]
NOTE: we originally started publishing this data monthly back in April of 2020 to assist our clients in understanding the developments & corresponding challenges related to the Eviction Moratorium. With most landlord-tenant courts pretty much back to normal, and very little feedback from our audience about the data, we’ve decided to save our staff time and switch […]
Detroit attracts buy-and-hold investors because it has: Low barrier to entry: Properties under $150k Healthy returns: Strong rental cash flow Long-term growth: High appreciation rates But you can only win here if you know where to invest. That’s because the City of Detroit has 183 neighborhoods, all different from one another (some pretty starkly different). […]
The landscape of Detroit’s housing market is set to undergo significant changes with the recent approval of two major housing proposals. The Detroit City Council recently approved revisions to the city’s rental property regulations with a decisive 7-1 vote. These changes aim to tighten the reins on landlords known for recurring infractions, refresh the escrow […]
We spoke recently about new proposed legislation (Senate Bills 205-208) that would prevent landlords from being able to discriminate against tenants on the basis of their source of income. If passed into law, this would mean that any landlord with 5 or more properties in the state of Michigan would be unable to reject Section […]
As Royal Oak anticipates a surge in its renter population, landlords are presented with a unique opportunity to capitalize on the evolving housing market here. This southern Oakland County city, known for its vibrant downtown and residential neighborhoods, is already pretty popular with Detroit residents. But now, it’s set to witness a significant increase in […]