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7 January 2025 | 11 replies
Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)
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15 January 2025 | 24 replies
We diversify, but because we are active investors, limit our diversification to assets we believe we have a competitive advantage and are able to obtain our targeted “premium” return.
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10 January 2025 | 13 replies
@Monish Anand My top recommendation is to begin by contacting property management companies in each target area.
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4 January 2025 | 35 replies
Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)
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6 January 2025 | 38 replies
This is similar to what Clayton Morris has been accused of recently: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/10/business/clayton-morris-indianapolis-fox-news.htmlI believe the FTC should be involved due to the advertising side of this alledged fraud.
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20 January 2025 | 62 replies
Quote from @Mike Marenick: Worst loan experience everThe website advertises 12-14 day closing times for loans.
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2 January 2025 | 8 replies
Detroit is very block-by-block, so knowing the dynamics in the area you’re targeting is key.2.
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6 February 2025 | 42 replies
Short-term rentals are popular around the downtown area and surrounding neighborhoods, mid-term rentals are common to target traveling nurses and doctors from health facilities like Nationwide Children’s Hospital.I’ve also spent time living in Cincinnati and it has a lot of unique character.
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6 January 2025 | 8 replies
I’d also look at local amenities, school districts (if targeting families), and proximity to major employers or transportation hubs.