Knowledge Base
Expert investing advice
Hard-won lessons from hundreds of Detroit deals. Read these before your first investment โ or your next one.
The 4 Numbers That Matter on a Detroit Cap Rate Spreadsheet
Cap rate is the headline, but it is the last number you should look at. Here are the four you need to check first -- and how to verify each one.
Detroit Property Taxes: What Out-of-State Investors Get Wrong
Michigan's property tax system is unusual -- and costly if you misunderstand it. Here's how uncapping, the NEZ, and assessment math actually work.
How to Vet a Detroit Investment Property from 3,000 Miles Away
Remote investing is not a gamble when you have the right checklist. Here's what to verify before wiring a deposit on a Detroit property you've never walked through.
Choosing the Right Neighborhood
How to pick neighborhoods that combine cash flow, appreciation, and long-term resilience โ plus the red flags that should make you walk away.
Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck
A practical guide to pricing, expense modeling, and the rehab math that separates a profitable deal from a money pit.
Selecting the Right Property Manager
What to look for in a property manager, how lease processes work, and how to handle tenant turnover and delinquency.
A Guide for First-Time Real Estate Investors
Title companies, escrow, comparing firms, and how to mitigate risk on your very first deal.
A Guide to Doing the Right Rehab
How to scope a rehab properly โ what to spend on, what to skip, and how to keep contractors honest.
Investing Your IRA in Real Estate
Self-directed IRAs, IRA LLC structures, and how non-residents and US-based investors alike use retirement funds to acquire Detroit property.