We Shop Rental Properties FOR You (Detroit Investing Strategy)

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If you’re investing in Detroit real estate, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is relying on the wrong kind of help.

Most real estate agents can open a door.
Very few can tell you whether you should invest in it.

Our Story

My name is Monique Burns, and my husband Pat and I have been investing in Detroit since 2007. We built our portfolio using buy-and-hold rentals, many with Section 8 tenants, and later transitioned into flipping houses and working with investors.

Over the years, we’ve seen what works — and what costs investors thousands.

Why We’re Different

I’ll be the first to admit: I’m great at contracts, data, and understanding Section 8.

But I’m not the one you want judging construction quality.

That’s where Pat comes in.

Pat has renovated over 300 houses in Detroit. He knows:

  • What will fail a city inspection

  • What Section 8 will call out

  • What repairs are immediate vs. future

  • What kind of tenants to watch for

The “Personal Shopper” for Investors

Instead of just showing houses, we offer something different:

👉 Pat acts as your personal shopper for investment properties

For $250 per property, he will:

  • Walk the property

  • Evaluate the neighborhood and block

  • Assess the tenant (if occupied)

  • Identify repairs needed now and later

  • Flag issues that will come up during inspections

Many investors feel this alone replaces a traditional inspection — or at least makes it far more informed.

And if you purchase the property, we credit that $250 back.

Why This Matters

Detroit has opportunity — but it also has risk.

There are:

  • Poor property managers

  • Agents chasing commissions

  • Properties that look good but hide costly issues

We focus on reputation over quick deals. That’s why we also provide access to off-market properties through long-standing relationships in the city.

Our Team Approach

We’re not just two people — we’re a team of three.

We’ve also trained a trusted property manager, Andrew, who manages properties the right way. Our clients work with all of us together, creating a full support system from purchase to management.

Real Example

In this video, I walk through a real situation where:

  • An out-of-state investor had a vacant property mid-sale

  • Our team handled the turnover

  • We helped navigate a Section 8 inspection issue

  • The deal stayed intact and successful

This is the kind of hands-on support that protects your investment.

Work With Us

If you’re serious about investing in Detroit and want guidance beyond just “opening doors,” we’d love to help.

Reach out by email or book a call through my Calendly.

Monique@greatdaypm.com

Calendly: https://calendly.com/section8rentalmastery/investing

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