OUR RESOURCES
Common Resources
0% Interest Home Repair Loans
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.
AARP Livable Communities
Free publications to help community leaders and residents make where they live more livable for people of all ages
Accounting Aid Society
Free tax preparation provider
Apartments.com
Find rental comparables to determine how much rent you can charge
Bankrate
Loan calculators with amortization schedules
Bigger Pockets
Online community with real estate investing education & tools
Bridge Detroit
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.
Capital Impact Partners
Lending institution
Circleplot
Create concentric circles that can be imported into mapping programs like Google Maps
City of Detroit - Crime Viewer
Interactive map that shows where crime occurs in the city by infraction type and provides detailed reporting
City of Detroit - Department List
List of departments within the City of Detroit, including contact information
City of Detroit - Historic Vacant School Property Study
A comparative study of 63 vacant historic-age school properties & recommendations regarding their redevelopment potential
City of Detroit - Open Data Portal
Database providing free data related to Detroit city government across all departments
City of Detroit - Property Site
Database of commercial and residential properties being marketed by the City of Detroit or Detroit Land Bank Authority
City of Detroit - Quick Property Search
Look up property information on the City's homepage.
City of Detroit - Rental Property FAQ
Information regarding obligations for Detroit landlords, including registration requirements
Data Driven Detroit - Housing Info Portal
Parcel records & census data by census tract
Detroit Development Fund
Lending institution
Detroit Future City - Working w. Lots Field Guide
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.
Detroit Land Bank Authority
The Detroit Land Bank Authority's mission is to return the city's blighted and vacant properties to productive use
Detroit Training Center
Home improvement workshops and workforce development training related to construction, heavy equipment, and residential builder licensing
Dominion Financial
Loans for real estate investors, qualify based on DSCR, not personal income
Finance of America Commercial - RE Investor Loans
Rental loans, fix and flip loans, bridge loans
First Independence Bank
Lending institution
Flagstar Bank
Lending institution
GreenPath Financial Wellness
A national nonprofit whose counselors provide options to manage credit card debt, student loans and homeownership.
Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Information and explanations regarding historic preservation tax credits
Homewyse
Resource to estimate material, installation, and maintenance costs
Invest Detroit
Lending institution
Land Contract Buyers Guide
This guide includes information, do-it-yourself checklists, and guidance on risks for whichever part of the land contract process a buyer is in.
Lima One Capital - RE Investor Loans
Construction & bridge loans, new construction, rehab, single rental or portfolio loans, multifamily
MI Property Tax Estimator
Property tax estimation for properties in the State of Michigan
Making Detroit Lead Safe
Guidance from the City of Detroit regarding lead laws, regulations, and testing resources
Michigan Business Entity Search (LARA)
Database of business entities (e.g., corporations or LLCs) registered with the State of Michigan through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs ("LARA")
Michigan Land Bank Authority
The State Land Bank Authority has more than 2,600 properties available for purchase statewide
Motor City Match
Grant program for Detroit entrepreneurs and property owners
New Economy Initiative
Grant program for Detroit-area entrepreneurs
PM Environmental
Environmental consulting firm, which provides phase I and phase II services
Property Tax Estimator
Estimates on property taxes by local unit and school district, using 2021 millage rates.
Regrid
Mapping and data platform that provides background information on properties, including property owner, tax status, and parcel size data
Tax Foreclosure Timeline (Michigan)
Timeline prepared by the State of Michigan regarding the foreclosure process
Tenant Screening Services
A Rentspree review of seven of the best tenants screening services available to help landlords determine which one is the right fit
Towne Mortgage
Lending institution
Universal Design
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.
Walkscore
Find walk score, bike score, transit score of a certain property/neighborhood
Wayne County Tax Search
Property tax database for properties located in Wayne County, Michigan
313 Realty - Real Estate Photography & Videography
Real estate photography & videography
ASTI Environmental
Environmental consulting firm, which provides phase I and phase II services
Affordable Housing: Does it Pencil Out?
A tool that demonstrates the economic challenges of developing affordable housing
BS&A Online
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
Bench - Online Small Biz Bookkeeping
Online bookkeeping & tax preparation services designed for small business
Brick + Beam
A community for property owners, tradespeople, and building rehabbers of all levels
Buydown: A Way to Reduce Interest Rates
Rocket Mortgage article explaining how to buydown interest rates and save money as a borrower
Census
Census data
City of Detroit - Council District Map
Map of City of Detroit's seven council districts
City of Detroit - Demolition Program + Detroit Neighborhood Improvement Tracker
Overview of City of Detroit demolition program and Detroit Neighborhood Improvement Tracker, which includes building permit tracking information
City of Detroit - Detroit Development
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
City of Detroit - Office of the Assessor
Determines the current market value & taxes of all real estate in the City of Detroit
City of Detroit - Open Data Portal
Overview of the repository of City data.
City of Detroit - Property Taxes FAQ
Guidance from the City of Detroit regarding property taxes
City of Detroit - Rental Ordinance Guide
Guide on how to operate rental property in Detroit
Community Development Advocates of Detroit (D(Community) Map)
Information regarding Detroit-based community development organizations and an interactive map called "D(Community)" which shows where organizations are located within the city
Design Guide for Real Estate Development
A practical workbook helping developers address each part of the real estate development process and integrate local culture into projects authentically.
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation - Neighborhood Retail Information
Study conducted on behalf of the DEGC, offering neighborhood snapshots, retail construction prototypes, and additional information for commercial corridor opportunities in Detroit
Detroit Home Mortgage
Multi-bank program to obtain financing for Detroit residential properties
Detroit Land Bank Authority (+ Discount Rules)
Database of properties for sale by the Detroit Land Bank Authority
Detroitography
Database of Detroit maps
Enterprise Community Partners
Lending institution
First American Title Company
Title insurance company
Fixr
Resource to estimate material, installation, and maintenance costs
Google My Maps
Create and save multiple maps, including personalized data and information
Habitat for Humanity ReStores
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
Home Repair Resource Guide
Comprehensive guide with funding, programs & other resources for home repair in Detroit.
Huntington Bank
Lending institution
Kiavi - RE Investor Loans
Construction & bridge loans, DSCR rental loans, rental portfolio loans
Liberty Bank
Lending institution
Loopnet
Find commercial property for sale; look up sold properties sold within the past year for comparable analysis
Main Street Bank
Lending institution
Mi Lead Safe
Guidance from the State of Michigan regarding lead laws and regulations
Michigan Historic Preservation Network (PDF-1 / PDF-2)
Organization providing financing support to preserve historic buildings in Michigan
Michigan Saves
Green bank offering financing programs that help Michigan residents take control of their energy costs through efficiency and renewable projects
MoveInMichigan
Public real estate listings, including a search feature to find local realtors
Opportunity Resource Fund
Mission-based lending institution
Property Praxis
Database of property owners who own multiple parcels in Detroit
Realtor.com
Find residential property for sale; look up sold properties sold within the past year for comparable analysis
Rentometer
Rental rate analysis for a specified geographic area
Tax Incentives - DEGC
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.
Title Insurance Rate Calculator
Estimate your title insurance costs
United Community Housing Coalition
Local provider of comprehensive housing assistance to Detroit's low-income residents
WOW Tax & Advisory Services
Profession tax, accounting and bookkeeping firm for real estate investors and short term rental owners
Wayne County Register of Deeds
Archive of deeds and other land records recorded within Wayne County, Michigan
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