If you could buy it with a 15% discount: $60,000And rent discount at $2200 mo. with a 5% increase annually would be: $132,615 for 5 yearsYou would be buying the home at a 48% discount in this example.

If have investment property, we are looking for relatively updated units (we are ok doing some work ourselves), class C+/B tenants, with rents either close to market rate or that can be increased.

I'd happily accept the former, though the 16% YOY property tax increase would be a non-starter for me.

Purchase price: $250,000 Cash invested: $14,000 I purchased and managed a rental property in Chicago, focusing on strategic improvements and tenant satisfaction to increase both its value and profitability.

This could significantly increase the sale price and net profit after selling.Pros of Selling: Immediate large cash flow that could be reinvested elsewhere (stocks, other real estate).

The two-family property now has better curb appeal and the rental units are much more desirable, which has helped me increase my rental income.

@Paul Whitney Detroit property values increased over 20% in 2024:https://detroitmi.gov/news/detroit-home-values-increased-ave...https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/detroit-home-prices-amo...https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/20...DM us if you'd like more info...

Similarly, quality dividend-paying companies often retain some earnings to reinvest in their business, increasing the company's (and your) value over time.

The garages will have 3% increases year over year once leased.

@Muriel Hair here's some articles about Detroit increasing over 20% in 2024...https://detroitmi.gov/news/detroit-home-values-increased-ave...https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/detroit-home-prices-amo...https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/20...