Wow, Jay. Saying something upbeat and positive about the possibilities and future of the Detroit market? I’m flabbergasted. You’ve been one of Detroit’s biggest critics on BP since my husband and I began turning water into wine, building SFRs and MFRs in Detroit six years ago, and I started dabbling on the platform.
First off, the rebirth of Detroit began around 2008–2009. Not sure how you missed the memo on that one. But it would indeed be epic and huge for Motor City, or “Comeback City,” as we like to call it.
And yes, Trump’s tariffs could absolutely turbocharge the Detroit auto industry and breathe new life into the city’s historic factories. Trump says a lot and does a lot, but advocating to bring back the auto industry to Detroit has consistently been one of his top 10 to 20 priorities since he came down that escalator. One might even argue it was a campaign promise during the last election cycle.
Let’s not forget Trump’s Treasury Secretary, who helped orchestrate the tariffs, is widely regarded as one of the most highly respected macro hedge fund managers in the world.
Not only are interest rates projected to drop significantly, but due to those same tariffs and broader economic policy, he’s already maneuvered $3 to $5 trillion in investment commitments that have flowed into the U.S. since taking office—yes, trillion.
Manufacturing, clean energy, AI, and infrastructure are now attracting global capital, with Detroit back on the map as a high-growth hub.
Additionally, Detroit was recently named the number one most undervalued housing market in the U.S., followed by Cleveland, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and Oklahoma City. The Big D also ranked second in the nation for average home price increases since the pandemic. The stage is set.
Winter is just now wrapping up here. It’s been long and cold, but we Michiganders (or Michiganians) weren’t phased. Life went on, and the building never stopped. Construction remained strong and steady, as usual.
As for whether we can get the factories up and running in a reasonable timeframe, sure, Gretchen may kick and scream and be a minor obstacle at first, but she’d be writing herself a one-way ticket out of Michigan if she didn’t fully embrace an opportunity of this magnitude for the strong-spirited people of Detroit and Michigan.
And honestly, it wouldn’t surprise me in the slightest if Trump’s close friend Elon, or other major players, started expediting the development of one or more facilities in Detroit, similar to what was done in Texas. I mean, it’s just common sense.
When it comes to smart purchasing near strong school districts, hospital access, and proximity to revitalized areas, Detroit is full of promising zones. Look at the fringes of so many historic districts: Dexter-Linwood with its massive revitalization in 48206 and 48238. Not to mention 48204 off Grand River, 48227 off Greenfield, Indian Village, 48224 in Morningside and East English. Not to mention Hamtramck, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Birmingham, Farmington Hills, Clinton Township and the list goes on.
Deals, deals, and more deals are happening throughout Detroit and Metro Detroit.
Detroit is BRRRR heaven.