Detroit Real Estate Forum
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Why Do You Invest in Detroit? (Testimonial Request for BP!)
BiggerPockets! I work at BP and I'm working on building a landing page for Detroit. Would anyone be willing to share why you choose to invest in the city? Why is it a great city for investors?
New Detroit investor hoping to understand banks
Hello everyone,
My name is Ingrid and like many others on the forum, I'm a new Detroit-area real estate invest who could really use someone's help with a few finding the best banks for financing my deals. If anyone has... View more
"Boots on the ground in Detroit" for investor from California
I am a real estate investor from California. I am ready to move into the Detroit market and I am looking for someone local in Detroit with who I can build a solid relationship with to assist me with visiting the... View more
Working Radiators but I need A/C
Hello Everyone, I'm new to the forum and Bigger Pockets. I just bought my first deal in Highland Park right off Woodward Ave. There is only one issue that I have been stumped on which is the Boiler system. In most... View more
Metro Detroit General Contractors
Hello BP Family,
Looking for general contractor recommendations within the metro Detroit market. Value BP recommendations over google search results for multiple reasons. Any good experiences that may have capacity... View more
Detroit, Mi REI Rehab Cost- How Much Per Square Foot?
Good Day All,My Partner and I are looking to begin investing in the Metro Detroit Are for buy and holds on single and multi-family properties. 2 Questions:1) Can anyone recommend solid general contractors that they... View more
Great contractor or project manager in Detroit
Hello everyone
I'm an overseas investor focused on the Detroit market. I would like to get into flipping houes in Detroit and I'm looking for recommendations regarding local crew, contractor or project manager who can... View more
Multi Family in Detroit Suburbs
Looking into investing in small multi-family homes in the suburbs of Detroit. Anyone have any particular cities that they've had luck in? Does there seem to be a large proportion of mult-family housing in any... View more
Rental Cleaning Services
Hello All!My wife is interested in starting a cleaning service that targets landlords who have recently vacated properties that need to be cleaned before they can be turned over. Has anyone ever heard of a service like... View more
Need help with Property Insurance for landlords in Detroit
We may need to get some basic landlord property insurance. We just got word from the company now insuring us that there is going to be a small price increase in the policy. Turns out this small increase is 30%!!Would... View more
OUT OF STATE INVESTOR IN DETROIT
I am an OOS investing looking to purchase Multifamilty properties using the BRRRR strategy. I wanted some advise as far as the ARV. With many discounted properties being bought everyday figuring out the ARV has been... View more
New Investor in Detroit , ANY TIPS?
Hello I am a new investor In Detroit , I started doing my research on Detroit in March . I attended a couple real estate seminars & started researching the different area's of Detroit. I came across a property in... View more
Financing in Detroit for Canadians
I have purchased 2 turn-key properties in Detroit for cash. No I am looking for refinancing options. Are there any Canadians here that were able to get financing in
HELOC on Detroit property (any suggestions on lenders?)
Hello,I own a property that has no loan on it in Detroit and I'd like to see if I could refinance some money out of the property. It is in the $50K range which I know makes it a little difficult to find lenders at that... View more
How is the Detroit Eviction Backlog?
Anyone doing them at the moment? I have a few problem tenants I'd like to bounce - whats the process like today?
Detroit property manager
Hi everyone
I'm buying a property in Detroit and looking to build a good team starting with a property manager. All suggestions welcome! Thank you!
Licensed and Insured General Contractor
I am looking for some referrals for a licensed and insured general contractor in Metro Detroit. The property is in Clinton Twp. A quick rundown of what is needed is: Window replacement, concrete work in the drive way,... View more
First Time Buyer in Detroit
This will be my first property that I’m trying to flip. I’m looking to connect with someone who could help me with the process.
Detroit is about to kill its own market
Just got off the phone with my attorney hoping to get some news about the backlog of evictions - we discussed a proposal a judge is putting forth to require proof of rental compliance before being eligible to file ANY... View more
Need Remodelling Help in Detroit
I have this really great property in Hamtramck, a single family guest house behind a quad that just had long time tenants move out. Can anyone recommend a licensed contractor to renovate and upgrade the space at a... View more
Contractors in Detroit
Hello, it seems many have asked this question but I'll try a new post - I'm looking for a contractor in Detroit/Macombe County. Currently looking at a SFH that needs some work but I wanted to see if I could get (pay)... View more
Contractor recommendations in Detroit?
I am having a difficult (/impossible) time finding a decent contractor in Detroit. I have two big projects that are down to the studs that I need finished. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Rock Star Real Estate Agents
Hello,
I've recently begun working with a Detroit area real estate investing firm and we are searching for great real estate agents in the greater Detroit area. Agents with a history of working with investors is a huge... View more
Need help building a cash generating house in N Corktown Detroit
Hi,
Where do you start when you want to build a house in downtown Detroit? How do you navigate the land bank, zoning, designing, and the build. Looking for a team to build the house and also shine some light on this... View more