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12 January 2025 | 10 replies
Neighborhood revitalization projects, major corporate investments, and an influx of small businesses were all happening at a pace that made it clear the city is on an upward trajectory.From an investor’s perspective, Detroit offers a unique combination of affordability and opportunity.
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16 January 2025 | 38 replies
Thanks Jeremy.I'm going to leave my w-2 job and focus on my health and shaking off the burnout I've been feeling.
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26 January 2025 | 30 replies
If they want to leave, for any reason, they just have to pretend they can't afford the rent.
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9 January 2025 | 2 replies
The issue we are running into is that lenders are not recognizing the excess amount he earns as income, therefore it looks like he will not be able to afford any loans that he would be approved for.
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24 January 2025 | 36 replies
I can afford to invest in B properties with larger down payments but I guess it means I may be doing more like 2-3 deals per year than 3-4.
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29 January 2025 | 12 replies
The taxes and affordable insurances also help the cash flow on top of normal to above market rents in some neighborhoods.
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20 January 2025 | 33 replies
Seeing as how in today's society the rich get richer and incomes aren't keeping up with the stock market, people in rich areas can afford richer rents.
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8 January 2025 | 6 replies
I've been able to afford my payments so far without much issue.
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6 January 2025 | 5 replies
They can't afford the double deposit, indicating they live on the edge at the moment.
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16 January 2025 | 20 replies
And there are still deals here that cashflow and have appreciation potential at affordable price points.