All articles about Michigan Investment Property Guide.
How a 1031 exchange works for Michigan investment properties — state tax conformity, the 45/180-day rule, qualified intermediaries, and non-resident withholding exemptions.
Real estate mentorship programs cost $5,000 to $25,000 and rarely cover Michigan-specific traps like Proposal A uncapping, the LLC transfer precedent, or Detroit BSEED compliance. Here are better options.
Detroit ties rent collection to Certificate of Compliance status, enforces lead inspections on pre-1978 properties, and lets water liens exceed $50,000. Remote landlords need this mapped before closing.
Out-of-state investors targeting Michigan face Proposal A tax uncapping, the LLC transfer trap, BSEED compliance, and water bill liens. Here's the resource that maps all of it.
What investors need to know before buying Detroit investment property — real cash flow after compliance costs, property tax uncapping, BSEED requirements, and submarket breakdown.
How to evaluate and vet a Detroit property management company, the warning signs of the local lemons market, and what oversight systems actually protect your investment.
How DSCR loans work for Michigan investment properties — no income verification, LLC-friendly closings, rates, LTV limits, and when they outperform conventional loans.
Grand Rapids rental market data, cap rates, vacancy rates, and Kalamazoo investment property fundamentals — what investors find in Michigan's outstate markets.
Michigan's Puppy's Cubby precedent turns a routine LLC transfer into an irreversible property tax uncapping. Here's the entity structure decision that avoids it.
How land contracts work in Michigan: interest rate caps, buyer protections, forfeiture vs. foreclosure remedies, and hidden due-on-sale risks investors must know.
Step-by-step Michigan eviction process — the 7-day notice to quit, filing at the 36th District Court, Detroit's Right to Counsel, timeline, and investor pitfalls.
How Michigan's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program works for landlords — Detroit Housing Commission realities, inspection requirements, and income discrimination law changes.
Comparing a structured Michigan investment guide against free BiggerPockets and Reddit research — which approach catches the tax uncapping, LLC trap, and compliance gaps that destroy deals.
How Michigan's Proposal A property tax system works for investors — taxable value uncapping at sale, non-homestead millage rates, and how to calculate your real tax bill.
When Michigan investors need a residential builder or maintenance contractor license, what happens without one, and how unlicensed rehab work kills deals at closing.
How the Michigan short sale process works for real estate investors — lender review, BPO, junior lienholders, typical timelines, and what to expect at closing.
What Michigan's Truth in Renting Act requires in residential leases, which clauses are void, and how violations affect your ability to enforce lease terms and collect rent.
How a quiet title action works in Michigan, what it costs, how long it takes, and why Wayne County tax auction buyers cannot skip this step.
Traverse City's short-term rental licensing rules, zone restrictions, tourist home vs. vacation rental licenses, and what investors face before operating an STR in northern Michigan.
How the Wayne County tax auction works, what title risks you face, and what investors must do before bidding on Michigan tax foreclosure properties.