Metro detroit · Member since 2022 · 1 post · 1 vote
Looking to get started here in Michigan. Any tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Perhaps books or other forums that have helped you in the past.
Been researching multi unit properties and RV lots. Would like to get multiple properties off the ground and running opposed to just one.
Detroit has a ton of multi family units available but significant rehab is often needed. For someone starting out, would you recommend project properties or something more turn key ready ?
I have connections to get a lot of basic work done . But bigger issues would most likely need a contractor. Thanks for any help provided.
some things you should do right away: find real estate investor groups in your area and start networking with other investors, and educate yourself on the law.
Your biggest issue will be your contractor. They will cause you to want to leave RE and never buy another property again, don't get discouraged. Trial and error is how you land on the right people, your possibilities are endless
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Your biggest question shouldn't be WHERE to invest, but HOW you will invest!
Many OOS investors set themselves up for failure because they don't truly take the time to understand:
1) The Class of the NEIGHBORHOOD they are buying in - which is relative to the overall area.
2) The Class of the PROPERTY they are buying - which is relative to the overall area.
3) The Class of the TENANT POOL the Neighborhood & Property will attract - which is relative to the overall area.
4) The Class of the CONTRACTORS that will work on their Property, given the Neighborhood location - which is relative to the overall area.
5) The Class of the PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (PMC) that will manage their Property, given the Neighborhood location and the Tenants it will attract - which is relative to the overall area.
6) That a Class X NEIGHBORHOOD will have mostly Class X PROPERTIES, which will only attract Class X TENANTS, CONTRACTORS AND PMCs and deliver Class X RESULTS.
7) That OOS property Class rankings are often different than the Class ranking of the local market they live.
8) Class A is relatively easy to manage, can even be DIY remote managed from another state. Can usually allot 5-10% vacancy factor and same for maintenance.
9) Class B usually also okay, but needs more attention from owner and/or PMC. Vacancy and maintenance factors should be higher than for Class A as homes will be older, have more deferred maintenance and tenants will be harder on them.
10) Class C can be relatively successful with a great PMC (do NOT hire the cheapest!), but very difficult to DIY remote manage. Vacancy and maintenance factors should be higher than for Class A or B. Homes will have even more deferred maintenance and tenants will be even harder on them.
11) Class D pretty much requires an OWNER to be on location and at the property 3-4 times/week. Most quality PMCs will not manage these properties as they understand most owners won’t pay them enough for the time required and even then it’s too difficult successfully manage them.
***Only exception is if an owner has plan & funds to reposition Class D to Class C or higher.
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