I live in Pittsfield Township but have an Ypsilanti address. I love this area. I will consider properties within a 30-45 minute drive. As far east as Bellville, Plymouth, Northville, and Canton. As far west as Manchester and Waterloo. As far north as Whitmore Lake and Salem, and as far south as Milan and Oakville. 

No. I like homes built with brick or cedar. However, I will buy a much larger range of homes. I will use brick and/or cedar in my renovation projects…guaranteed!

Good question. I will consider homes in bad condition, yes. However, any home purchase needs to make overall financial sense. I will look at a house in any condition. I will talk with you as the owner to understand your personal situation and to learn as much about the house as possible. I’ll run repair numbers and see if it makes sense for me to make you an offer. It must be a win-win for us both.

Possibly. Here’s why: 

• While you likely won’t get as much in the total purchase price for your home as you might on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service used by realtors), you likely won’t have to spend nearly the amount to prepare your home for sale as someone who lists on the MLS. 
• If you sell on the MLS, you typically need to spend money to fix and clean your home, preparing it for sale. You’ll need to hire a realtor, go through an inspection and appraisal process, then of course, be subject to negotiations. 
• If you work with a private investor, you’ll be able to sell your house “as is” without spending money on renovations, and you won’t need a realtor. 
• Your net profit may be the same or better than if you sold on the market.
• Now, the external market matters a lot. In a buyer’s market or in a “normal” market, what I just outlined holds true. In a seller’s market, like we’ve had in 2020-present, you may be able to sell “as is” and make slightly more. 
• Mostly, it depends on your personal situation. So, let’s talk. :-) 

If you work with an investor, this process can move VERY quickly. I’ll give you a range of 14-21 days, although everyone’s situation is different. Here is why working with an investor is faster: 

• You don’t need to prepare your house for sale.
• You don’t need to find a relator and market your house.
• You don’t need to wait for a bank to appraise the house and work with the buyer on their credit application. 

Typically, we’ll set a date to walk through your home, learn your story, and get details of the repairs needed. We’ll run some numbers over night and if it’s a fit, have a cash offer in your hands within 72 hours. As soon as you accept, things move very quickly. 

I currently manage my own properties. I was a landlord for my Berkley property and enjoyed it. I now run a vacation rental at my current property. I like having personal relationships with my tenants and guests. So, at this point, I’m self-managed. That will change as I own more properties. But, for now, it’s a very good model for me.