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The Detroit 0% Home Repair Loans Program offers 0% interest loans from $5,000 to $25,000 to help Detroit homeowners invest in and repair their homes – promoting public health and safety, increasing property values and helping residents secure and maintain homeowner’s insurance.

Free publications to help community leaders and residents make where they live more livable for people of all ages

Free tax preparation provider

Find rental comparables to determine how much rent you can charge

Loan calculators with amortization schedules

Online community with real estate investing education & tools

a non-profit news and engagement organization that is laser focused on lifting up the issues that Detroiters themselves identify as important to their lives.

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Create concentric circles that can be imported into mapping programs like Google Maps

Interactive map that shows where crime occurs in the city by infraction type and provides detailed reporting

List of departments within the City of Detroit, including contact information

A comparative study of 63 vacant historic-age school properties & recommendations regarding their redevelopment potential

Database providing free data related to Detroit city government across all departments

Database of commercial and residential properties being marketed by the City of Detroit or Detroit Land Bank Authority

Look up property information on the City's homepage.

Information regarding obligations for Detroit landlords, including registration requirements

Parcel records & census data by census tract

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The Working with Lots Program encourages Detroiters to install one of 38 lot designs to activate community spaces, beautify neighborhoods and address increased rainfall through green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) practices.

The Detroit Land Bank Authority's mission is to return the city's blighted and vacant properties to productive use

Home improvement workshops and workforce development training related to construction, heavy equipment, and residential builder licensing

Loans for real estate investors, qualify based on DSCR, not personal income

Rental loans, fix and flip loans, bridge loans

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A national nonprofit whose counselors provide options to manage credit card debt, student loans and homeownership.

Information and explanations regarding historic preservation tax credits

Resource to estimate material, installation, and maintenance costs

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This guide includes information, do-it-yourself checklists, and guidance on risks for whichever part of the land contract process a buyer is in.

Construction & bridge loans, new construction, rehab, single rental or portfolio loans, multifamily

Property tax estimation for properties in the State of Michigan

Guidance from the City of Detroit regarding lead laws, regulations, and testing resources

Database of business entities (e.g., corporations or LLCs) registered with the State of Michigan through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs ("LARA")

The State Land Bank Authority has more than 2,600 properties available for purchase statewide

Grant program for Detroit entrepreneurs and property owners

Grant program for Detroit-area entrepreneurs

Environmental consulting firm, which provides phase I and phase II services

Estimates on property taxes by local unit and school district, using 2021 millage rates.

Mapping and data platform that provides background information on properties, including property owner, tax status, and parcel size data

Timeline prepared by the State of Michigan regarding the foreclosure process

A Rentspree review of seven of the best tenants screening services available to help landlords determine which one is the right fit

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Universal Design is the design and composition of an environment so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of their age, size, ability or disability.

Find walk score, bike score, transit score of a certain property/neighborhood

Property tax database for properties located in Wayne County, Michigan

Real estate photography & videography

Environmental consulting firm, which provides phase I and phase II services

A tool that demonstrates the economic challenges of developing affordable housing

BS&A Online is a collection of municipal services providing instant and convenient access to various kinds of important information held at your local government

Online bookkeeping & tax preparation services designed for small business

A community for property owners, tradespeople, and building rehabbers of all levels

Rocket Mortgage article explaining how to buydown interest rates and save money as a borrower

Census data

Map of City of Detroit's seven council districts

Overview of City of Detroit demolition program and Detroit Neighborhood Improvement Tracker, which includes building permit tracking information

Detailed tool for official RFPs issued by the City of Detroit, maps of city-owned property and zoning information, financing opportunities, and examples of development success stories

Determines the current market value & taxes of all real estate in the City of Detroit

Overview of the repository of City data.

Guidance from the City of Detroit regarding property taxes

Guide on how to operate rental property in Detroit

Information regarding Detroit-based community development organizations and an interactive map called "D(Community)" which shows where organizations are located within the city

A practical workbook helping developers address each part of the real estate development process and integrate local culture into projects authentically.

Study conducted on behalf of the DEGC, offering neighborhood snapshots, retail construction prototypes, and additional information for commercial corridor opportunities in Detroit

Multi-bank program to obtain financing for Detroit residential properties

Database of properties for sale by the Detroit Land Bank Authority

Database of Detroit maps

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Title insurance company

Resource to estimate material, installation, and maintenance costs

Create and save multiple maps, including personalized data and information

Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, and building materials at a fraction of the retail price

Comprehensive guide with funding, programs & other resources for home repair in Detroit.

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Construction & bridge loans, DSCR rental loans, rental portfolio loans

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Find commercial property for sale; look up sold properties sold within the past year for comparable analysis

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Guidance from the State of Michigan regarding lead laws and regulations

Organization providing financing support to preserve historic buildings in Michigan

Green bank offering financing programs that help Michigan residents take control of their energy costs through efficiency and renewable projects

Public real estate listings, including a search feature to find local realtors

Mission-based lending institution

Database of property owners who own multiple parcels in Detroit

Find residential property for sale; look up sold properties sold within the past year for comparable analysis

Rental rate analysis for a specified geographic area

Unlike grants or loans, which can help with need for immediate capital, a tax abatement is a way of offsetting or abating property and other taxes as an incentive to come to a city or expand existing operations within the city.

Estimate your title insurance costs

Local provider of comprehensive housing assistance to Detroit's low-income residents

Profession tax, accounting and bookkeeping firm for real estate investors and short term rental owners

Archive of deeds and other land records recorded within Wayne County, Michigan