Metro area will lead to there being fewer total units available, and higher occupancy in multifamily buildings.Population GrowthCoStar: Population Growth, DC Metro, United States (1/7/2025) Period Washington United States 2030 0.758% 0.498% 2029 0.758% 0.500% 2028 0.757% 0.507% 2027 0.765% 0.515% 2026 0.834% 0.532% 2025 0.966% 0.563% 2024 0.983% 0.569% 2023 0.707% 0.500% 2022 0.262% 0.423% 2021 0.004% 0.189% 2020 0.123% 0.285% 2019 0.946% 0.514% 2018 0.947% 0.562% 2017 1.058% 0.657% 2016 1.079% 0.762% 2015 1.125% 0.785% Washington D.C Proper surpassed 700,000 residents for the first time since 2019, showing the continued resurgence of the city since issues that arose for the city during the Pandemic (Source).

FYI that the address listed as the mailing address for the city notices is still the property address. 

Initially I didn't have a personal connection to the area and didn't know much about the city.

City water with one main at the street and how will they bill. 

This is required for most landlords in the city, as part of the rental property registration program.

Detroit is just like any other Midwestern rust belt city.

Property prices are lower compared to larger cities, offering the potential for higher returns, while the demand for rentals remains steady thanks to a large student population and growing workforce.

I'm sure it's a little more efficient in larger cities, but my market requires up to 60 days to get approval.Lower your expectations with Section 8 tenants.

You don't need to find the best city to invest in the US.

In agreement with the City of Lebanon, we will redevelop ~35 acres into 242 lots for ranch-floorplan duplexes and SFRs, available for purchase by retail and investment buyers.