
Michigan Real Estate Models
Check out how Michigan does for these scenarios.
5% Higher Rents While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are able to get 5% higher rents.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $10.11M
- Detroit = $54.40M
- Flint = $13.05M
- Grand Rapids = $15.85M
- Lansing = $16.25M
- Livonia = $8.59M
- Sterling Heights = $12.89M
- Warren = $8.93M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 45.00 Years (540 Months)
- Detroit = 4.42 Years (53 Months)
- Flint = 9.00 Years (108 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 19.67 Years (236 Months)
- Lansing = 11.00 Years (132 Months)
- Livonia = 36.17 Years (434 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 28.00 Years (336 Months)
- Warren = 31.75 Years (381 Months)
5% Lower Rents While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are only able to get 5% lower rents.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $6.80M
- Detroit = $47.45M
- Flint = $11.08M
- Grand Rapids = $9.88M
- Lansing = $13.77M
- Livonia = $6.72M
- Sterling Heights = $8.91M
- Warren = $6.99M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 54.25 Years (651 Months)
- Detroit = 4.42 Years (53 Months)
- Flint = 10.00 Years (120 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 28.00 Years (336 Months)
- Lansing = 14.00 Years (168 Months)
- Livonia = 40.75 Years (489 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 34.33 Years (412 Months)
- Warren = 37.25 Years (447 Months)
10% Property Price Premium While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except forced to buy properties at a 10% premium.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $5.70M
- Detroit = $50.19M
- Flint = $11.44M
- Grand Rapids = $7.90M
- Lansing = $14.12M
- Livonia = $5.63M
- Sterling Heights = $7.31M
- Warren = $6.25M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 54.50 Years (654 Months)
- Detroit = 4.42 Years (53 Months)
- Flint = 9.25 Years (111 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 31.00 Years (372 Months)
- Lansing = 14.00 Years (168 Months)
- Livonia = 43.58 Years (523 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 36.33 Years (436 Months)
- Warren = 39.00 Years (468 Months)
.5 Worse Interest Rate While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .5 worse/higher mortgage interest rate.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $5.70M
- Detroit = $50.19M
- Flint = $11.44M
- Grand Rapids = $7.90M
- Lansing = $14.12M
- Livonia = $5.63M
- Sterling Heights = $7.31M
- Warren = $6.25M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 54.50 Years (654 Months)
- Detroit = 4.42 Years (53 Months)
- Flint = 9.25 Years (111 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 31.00 Years (372 Months)
- Lansing = 14.00 Years (168 Months)
- Livonia = 43.58 Years (523 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 36.33 Years (436 Months)
- Warren = 39.00 Years (468 Months)
Nomad to Short-Term Rentals with 75% Higher Rents
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you utilize a short-term rental strategy after moving out and are able to get 75% higher rents but with doubled maintenance expenses as well.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $39.10M
- Detroit = $90.22M
- Flint = $24.64M
- Grand Rapids = $38.68M
- Lansing = $32.91M
- Livonia = $29.78M
- Sterling Heights = $36.72M
- Warren = $21.49M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 15.00 Years (180 Months)
- Detroit = 3.75 Years (45 Months)
- Flint = 6.25 Years (75 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 7.42 Years (89 Months)
- Lansing = 7.00 Years (84 Months)
- Livonia = 10.83 Years (130 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 8.92 Years (107 Months)
- Warren = 10.25 Years (123 Months)
10% Property Price Discount While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties at a 10% discount.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $13.57M
- Detroit = $51.67M
- Flint = $12.33M
- Grand Rapids = $18.04M
- Lansing = $15.89M
- Livonia = $11.10M
- Sterling Heights = $15.78M
- Warren = $10.11M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 42.17 Years (506 Months)
- Detroit = 4.42 Years (53 Months)
- Flint = 9.00 Years (108 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 15.17 Years (182 Months)
- Lansing = 10.92 Years (131 Months)
- Livonia = 32.58 Years (391 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 22.33 Years (268 Months)
- Warren = 28.00 Years (336 Months)
5% Property Price Premium While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except forced to buy properties at a 5% premium.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $6.74M
- Detroit = $50.56M
- Flint = $11.65M
- Grand Rapids = $9.22M
- Lansing = $14.47M
- Livonia = $6.56M
- Sterling Heights = $8.53M
- Warren = $6.99M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 54.00 Years (648 Months)
- Detroit = 4.42 Years (53 Months)
- Flint = 9.17 Years (110 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 28.58 Years (343 Months)
- Lansing = 13.00 Years (156 Months)
- Livonia = 40.83 Years (490 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 34.00 Years (408 Months)
- Warren = 37.00 Years (444 Months)
Nomad to Short-Term Rentals with 50% Higher Rents
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you utilize a short-term rental strategy after moving out and are able to get 50% higher rents but with doubled maintenance expenses as well.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $28.44M
- Detroit = $74.76M
- Flint = $19.50M
- Grand Rapids = $29.23M
- Lansing = $25.13M
- Livonia = $22.15M
- Sterling Heights = $27.16M
- Warren = $16.28M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 21.08 Years (253 Months)
- Detroit = 3.67 Years (44 Months)
- Flint = 7.00 Years (84 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 9.42 Years (113 Months)
- Lansing = 8.08 Years (97 Months)
- Livonia = 15.00 Years (180 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 11.67 Years (140 Months)
- Warren = 14.75 Years (177 Months)
Nomad to Short-Term Rentals with 25% Higher Rents
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you utilize a short-term rental strategy after moving out and are able to get 25% higher rents but with doubled maintenance expenses as well.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $16.91M
- Detroit = $59.49M
- Flint = $14.62M
- Grand Rapids = $20.84M
- Lansing = $17.80M
- Livonia = $13.78M
- Sterling Heights = $19.04M
- Warren = $11.94M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 36.00 Years (432 Months)
- Detroit = 4.00 Years (48 Months)
- Flint = 8.25 Years (99 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 14.00 Years (168 Months)
- Lansing = 10.08 Years (121 Months)
- Livonia = 27.42 Years (329 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 18.83 Years (226 Months)
- Warren = 23.75 Years (285 Months)
10% Higher Rents While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are able to get 10% higher rents.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $12.16M
- Detroit = $57.67M
- Flint = $13.85M
- Grand Rapids = $18.06M
- Lansing = $17.58M
- Livonia = $9.80M
- Sterling Heights = $15.71M
- Warren = $10.31M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 41.58 Years (499 Months)
- Detroit = 4.08 Years (49 Months)
- Flint = 8.17 Years (98 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 17.00 Years (204 Months)
- Lansing = 10.00 Years (120 Months)
- Livonia = 33.00 Years (396 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 23.00 Years (276 Months)
- Warren = 27.00 Years (324 Months)
10% Less Job Income While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties using the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy but model it with the investor earning 10% less income than in the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $2.09M
- Detroit = $48.29M
- Flint = $11.47M
- Grand Rapids = $9.03M
- Lansing = $13.28M
- Livonia = $4.56M
- Sterling Heights = $6.61M
- Warren = $6.33M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 72.00 Years (864 Months)
- Detroit = 5.25 Years (63 Months)
- Flint = 9.83 Years (118 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 29.75 Years (357 Months)
- Lansing = 14.67 Years (176 Months)
- Livonia = 44.50 Years (534 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 35.00 Years (420 Months)
- Warren = 39.00 Years (468 Months)
10% Property Manager While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except hire a professional property manager costing 10% of gross rents.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $6.83M
- Detroit = $44.20M
- Flint = $10.07M
- Grand Rapids = $9.92M
- Lansing = $12.38M
- Livonia = $6.45M
- Sterling Heights = $8.38M
- Warren = $6.61M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 55.58 Years (667 Months)
- Detroit = 4.58 Years (55 Months)
- Flint = 10.25 Years (123 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 31.00 Years (372 Months)
- Lansing = 17.00 Years (204 Months)
- Livonia = 44.08 Years (529 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 36.42 Years (437 Months)
- Warren = 40.42 Years (485 Months)
.25 Better Interest Rate While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .25 better/lower mortgage interest rate.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $9.09M
- Detroit = $51.09M
- Flint = $12.02M
- Grand Rapids = $14.39M
- Lansing = $15.16M
- Livonia = $7.99M
- Sterling Heights = $12.00M
- Warren = $8.08M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 48.08 Years (577 Months)
- Detroit = 4.42 Years (53 Months)
- Flint = 9.17 Years (110 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 21.58 Years (259 Months)
- Lansing = 12.00 Years (144 Months)
- Livonia = 37.25 Years (447 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 30.00 Years (360 Months)
- Warren = 33.08 Years (397 Months)
Nomad™ Start with $0
Do the traditional Nomad™ strategy except you start with $0 saved up.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $7.15M
- Detroit = $48.48M
- Flint = $11.34M
- Grand Rapids = $11.49M
- Lansing = $14.14M
- Livonia = $7.08M
- Sterling Heights = $10.12M
- Warren = $7.43M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 53.00 Years (636 Months)
- Detroit = 5.25 Years (63 Months)
- Flint = 10.00 Years (120 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 25.75 Years (309 Months)
- Lansing = 13.00 Years (156 Months)
- Livonia = 39.42 Years (473 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 33.00 Years (396 Months)
- Warren = 34.08 Years (409 Months)
25% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant
Buy 1 owner-occupant property with 5% down then up to 9 non-owner-occupant properties with 25% down payments.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $9.27M
- Detroit = $61.43M
- Flint = $12.12M
- Grand Rapids = $13.69M
- Lansing = $13.90M
- Livonia = $9.03M
- Sterling Heights = $12.08M
- Warren = $8.34M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 46.25 Years (555 Months)
- Detroit = 2.00 Years (24 Months)
- Flint = 4.00 Years (48 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 21.00 Years (252 Months)
- Lansing = 12.00 Years (144 Months)
- Livonia = 34.42 Years (413 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 29.00 Years (348 Months)
- Warren = 32.08 Years (385 Months)
10% More Job Income While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties using the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy but model it with the investor earning 10% more income than in the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $13.02M
- Detroit = $51.43M
- Flint = $13.57M
- Grand Rapids = $16.20M
- Lansing = $16.25M
- Livonia = $10.26M
- Sterling Heights = $14.13M
- Warren = $9.82M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 43.00 Years (516 Months)
- Detroit = 4.08 Years (49 Months)
- Flint = 9.92 Years (119 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 21.67 Years (260 Months)
- Lansing = 13.58 Years (163 Months)
- Livonia = 36.00 Years (432 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 29.00 Years (348 Months)
- Warren = 32.17 Years (386 Months)
Nomad™ and Sell ALL Rentals if SWR Achieves FI
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except sell all the rental properties if by doing so you can invest the proceeds and achieve financial independence utilizing a Safe Withdrawal Rate of the money you have invested.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $8.25M
- Detroit = $50.93M
- Flint = $11.90M
- Grand Rapids = $13.03M
- Lansing = $14.80M
- Livonia = $6.23M
- Sterling Heights = $7.08M
- Warren = $5.71M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 47.83 Years (574 Months)
- Detroit = 4.42 Years (53 Months)
- Flint = 9.17 Years (110 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 24.00 Years (288 Months)
- Lansing = 12.00 Years (144 Months)
- Livonia = 37.25 Years (447 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 31.25 Years (375 Months)
- Warren = 32.75 Years (393 Months)
Baseline Nomad™ Scenario
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties using the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $8.25M
- Detroit = $50.93M
- Flint = $11.90M
- Grand Rapids = $13.03M
- Lansing = $14.80M
- Livonia = $7.45M
- Sterling Heights = $10.65M
- Warren = $7.71M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 50.00 Years (600 Months)
- Detroit = 4.42 Years (53 Months)
- Flint = 9.17 Years (110 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 24.00 Years (288 Months)
- Lansing = 12.00 Years (144 Months)
- Livonia = 37.50 Years (450 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 32.00 Years (384 Months)
- Warren = 33.08 Years (397 Months)
Nomad™ and Payoff OO if Achieves FI
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except payoff your owner-occupant property if by doing so that means you achieve financial independence.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $8.25M
- Detroit = $50.93M
- Flint = $11.90M
- Grand Rapids = $13.03M
- Lansing = $14.80M
- Livonia = $7.04M
- Sterling Heights = $10.12M
- Warren = $7.71M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 50.00 Years (600 Months)
- Detroit = 4.42 Years (53 Months)
- Flint = 9.17 Years (110 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 24.00 Years (288 Months)
- Lansing = 12.00 Years (144 Months)
- Livonia = 35.75 Years (429 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 30.83 Years (370 Months)
- Warren = 33.08 Years (397 Months)
3% Property Price Discount While Nomading™ as Real Estate Agent
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except as a real estate agent you take your 3% commission as a discount off the purchase price.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $9.43M
- Detroit = $51.15M
- Flint = $12.05M
- Grand Rapids = $14.52M
- Lansing = $15.17M
- Livonia = $8.19M
- Sterling Heights = $12.56M
- Warren = $8.57M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 47.92 Years (575 Months)
- Detroit = 4.42 Years (53 Months)
- Flint = 9.17 Years (110 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 21.00 Years (252 Months)
- Lansing = 11.75 Years (141 Months)
- Livonia = 36.92 Years (443 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 29.00 Years (348 Months)
- Warren = 32.08 Years (385 Months)
10% Lower Rents While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are only able to get 10% lower rents.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $5.82M
- Detroit = $43.98M
- Flint = $9.94M
- Grand Rapids = $8.51M
- Lansing = $12.68M
- Livonia = $5.74M
- Sterling Heights = $7.69M
- Warren = $6.19M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 58.67 Years (704 Months)
- Detroit = 4.42 Years (53 Months)
- Flint = 10.17 Years (122 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 32.00 Years (384 Months)
- Lansing = 16.00 Years (192 Months)
- Livonia = 45.00 Years (540 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 36.75 Years (441 Months)
- Warren = 41.58 Years (499 Months)
Buy Non-Owner-Occupant All Cash As Renter
Save up and buy up to 10 non-owner-occupant properties all cash (without any mortgage) while you remain a renter the entire time.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $4.89M
- Detroit = $42.71M
- Flint = $9.59M
- Grand Rapids = $4.74M
- Lansing = $6.61M
- Livonia = $4.93M
- Sterling Heights = $4.86M
- Warren = $4.41M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 51.33 Years (616 Months)
- Detroit = 7.50 Years (90 Months)
- Flint = 9.92 Years (119 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 28.75 Years (345 Months)
- Lansing = 21.17 Years (254 Months)
- Livonia = 38.00 Years (456 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 34.00 Years (408 Months)
- Warren = 33.08 Years (397 Months)
.25 Worse Interest Rate While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .25 worse/higher mortgage interest rate.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $7.48M
- Detroit = $50.76M
- Flint = $11.79M
- Grand Rapids = $10.57M
- Lansing = $14.79M
- Livonia = $6.98M
- Sterling Heights = $9.84M
- Warren = $7.42M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 51.83 Years (622 Months)
- Detroit = 4.42 Years (53 Months)
- Flint = 9.17 Years (110 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 26.08 Years (313 Months)
- Lansing = 12.75 Years (153 Months)
- Livonia = 38.83 Years (466 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 32.75 Years (393 Months)
- Warren = 35.00 Years (420 Months)
.5 Better Interest Rate While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .5 better/lower mortgage interest rate.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $9.91M
- Detroit = $51.26M
- Flint = $12.13M
- Grand Rapids = $15.32M
- Lansing = $15.25M
- Livonia = $8.64M
- Sterling Heights = $12.87M
- Warren = $8.87M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 46.67 Years (560 Months)
- Detroit = 4.42 Years (53 Months)
- Flint = 9.17 Years (110 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 19.92 Years (239 Months)
- Lansing = 11.42 Years (137 Months)
- Livonia = 36.58 Years (439 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 28.00 Years (336 Months)
- Warren = 32.00 Years (384 Months)
Buy Non-Owner-Occupant All Cash
Buy 1 owner-occupant property with 5% down then save up and buy up to 9 non-owner-occupant properties all cash (without any mortgage).
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $7.03M
- Detroit = $54.65M
- Flint = $11.26M
- Grand Rapids = $7.73M
- Lansing = $9.75M
- Livonia = $5.45M
- Sterling Heights = $7.01M
- Warren = $5.67M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 42.42 Years (509 Months)
- Detroit = 4.00 Years (48 Months)
- Flint = 7.92 Years (95 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 24.75 Years (297 Months)
- Lansing = 17.42 Years (209 Months)
- Livonia = 32.67 Years (392 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 30.17 Years (362 Months)
- Warren = 32.00 Years (384 Months)
5% Property Price Discount While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties at a 5% discount.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $10.28M
- Detroit = $51.30M
- Flint = $12.15M
- Grand Rapids = $15.76M
- Lansing = $15.13M
- Livonia = $8.98M
- Sterling Heights = $13.63M
- Warren = $9.12M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 46.00 Years (552 Months)
- Detroit = 4.42 Years (53 Months)
- Flint = 9.17 Years (110 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 19.00 Years (228 Months)
- Lansing = 11.00 Years (132 Months)
- Livonia = 36.00 Years (432 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 27.00 Years (324 Months)
- Warren = 31.75 Years (381 Months)
3% Commission While Nomading™ as Real Estate Agent
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except as a real estate agent you earn a 3% commission with each property you purchase.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $8.81M
- Detroit = $51.13M
- Flint = $12.04M
- Grand Rapids = $12.87M
- Lansing = $15.24M
- Livonia = $7.73M
- Sterling Heights = $10.95M
- Warren = $8.14M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 49.00 Years (588 Months)
- Detroit = 4.42 Years (53 Months)
- Flint = 9.17 Years (110 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 23.00 Years (276 Months)
- Lansing = 12.00 Years (144 Months)
- Livonia = 36.92 Years (443 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 31.00 Years (372 Months)
- Warren = 33.08 Years (397 Months)
No Real Estate, Invest in Stocks
Save up and invest in stocks while you remain a renter the entire time. Do not buy any real estate... owner-occupant or investment.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $4.14M
- Detroit = $3.82M
- Flint = $3.82M
- Grand Rapids = $3.91M
- Lansing = $3.82M
- Livonia = $3.94M
- Sterling Heights = $3.94M
- Warren = $3.85M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 61.75 Years (741 Months)
- Detroit = 45.33 Years (544 Months)
- Flint = 45.33 Years (544 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 44.83 Years (538 Months)
- Lansing = 45.33 Years (544 Months)
- Livonia = 48.67 Years (584 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 48.67 Years (584 Months)
- Warren = 45.17 Years (542 Months)
20% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant
Buy 1 owner-occupant property with 5% down then up to 9 non-owner-occupant properties with 20% down payments.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $9.20M
- Detroit = $61.58M
- Flint = $12.14M
- Grand Rapids = $14.10M
- Lansing = $14.36M
- Livonia = $8.96M
- Sterling Heights = $12.33M
- Warren = $8.41M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 47.67 Years (572 Months)
- Detroit = 1.83 Years (22 Months)
- Flint = 4.00 Years (48 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 21.50 Years (258 Months)
- Lansing = 12.00 Years (144 Months)
- Livonia = 36.17 Years (434 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 29.00 Years (348 Months)
- Warren = 32.08 Years (385 Months)
Nomad™ and Sell SOME Rentals to Payoff Others if FI
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except sell some rental properties if by doing so you can payoff the others and achieve financial independence primarily from free and clear cash flow.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $8.41M
- Detroit = $50.91M
- Flint = $11.37M
- Grand Rapids = $7.96M
- Lansing = $13.29M
- Livonia = $6.62M
- Sterling Heights = $7.62M
- Warren = $6.04M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 42.08 Years (505 Months)
- Detroit = 4.42 Years (53 Months)
- Flint = 8.17 Years (98 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 19.33 Years (232 Months)
- Lansing = 12.00 Years (144 Months)
- Livonia = 32.00 Years (384 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 25.17 Years (302 Months)
- Warren = 27.00 Years (324 Months)
25% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant as Renter
Buy up to 10 non-owner-occupant properties with 25% down payments, but never buy an owner-occupant property. Remain a renter instead.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $7.23M
- Detroit = $55.99M
- Flint = $11.05M
- Grand Rapids = $11.60M
- Lansing = $11.97M
- Livonia = $8.39M
- Sterling Heights = $10.20M
- Warren = $7.66M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 52.83 Years (634 Months)
- Detroit = 3.00 Years (36 Months)
- Flint = 4.33 Years (52 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 23.00 Years (276 Months)
- Lansing = 12.42 Years (149 Months)
- Livonia = 38.00 Years (456 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 30.00 Years (360 Months)
- Warren = 33.50 Years (402 Months)
Pay off mortgages early when Nomading™ with any excess cash.
Do the traditional Nomad™ strategy except you pay off the lowest balance mortgage early with any excess cash.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $6.29M
- Detroit = $11.09M
- Flint = $7.13M
- Grand Rapids = $5.05M
- Lansing = $5.29M
- Livonia = $5.25M
- Sterling Heights = $5.48M
- Warren = $4.65M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 48.17 Years (578 Months)
- Detroit = 11.67 Years (140 Months)
- Flint = 11.08 Years (133 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 31.25 Years (375 Months)
- Lansing = 32.83 Years (394 Months)
- Livonia = 38.00 Years (456 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 35.58 Years (427 Months)
- Warren = 36.83 Years (442 Months)
20% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant as Renter
Buy up to 10 non-owner-occupant properties with 20% down payments, but never buy an owner-occupant property. Remain a renter instead.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $6.62M
- Detroit = $57.20M
- Flint = $11.12M
- Grand Rapids = $12.20M
- Lansing = $12.37M
- Livonia = $7.18M
- Sterling Heights = $10.22M
- Warren = $7.48M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 55.33 Years (664 Months)
- Detroit = 2.67 Years (32 Months)
- Flint = 4.00 Years (48 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 22.92 Years (275 Months)
- Lansing = 12.25 Years (147 Months)
- Livonia = 42.00 Years (504 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 32.00 Years (384 Months)
- Warren = 34.00 Years (408 Months)
Pay off mortgages in full early when Nomading™.
Do the traditional Nomad™ strategy except you pay off the lowest balance mortgage early but only when you can pay off the entire balance in full.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Ann Arbor = $8.76M
- Detroit = $11.08M
- Flint = $7.12M
- Grand Rapids = $12.96M
- Lansing = $14.23M
- Livonia = $7.91M
- Sterling Heights = $10.51M
- Warren = $7.16M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Ann Arbor = 45.00 Years (540 Months)
- Detroit = 11.67 Years (140 Months)
- Flint = 11.08 Years (133 Months)
- Grand Rapids = 20.00 Years (240 Months)
- Lansing = 11.17 Years (134 Months)
- Livonia = 33.75 Years (405 Months)
- Sterling Heights = 26.08 Years (313 Months)
- Warren = 28.08 Years (337 Months)
More Model Comparisons for Michigan
The following are the various scenarios we ran summarized with Michigan cities highlighted.
- Is it better to put 20% down or 25% down when buying rentals? - First, we buy an owner-occupant property with 5% down then we start buying rental properties. Should we put 20% down for buying the rentals or 25% down. See how putting 20% down or 25% down does as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to put 20% down or 25% down when buying rentals when you don't buy an owner-occupant property first? - We start buying rental properties immediately... even before we buy an owner-occupant property. Should we put 20% down for buying the rentals or 25% down. See how putting 20% down or 25% down does as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to put 20% down and buy rental properties or Nomad™ with 5% down to acquire 10 rentals? - Will you be able to be financially independent faster and with less risk if you buy just an owner-occupant property with 5% down then buy up to 9 more rentals by saving up 20% down payment for each one, or is it better to acquire 10 properties by putting 5% down for each one using the Nomad™ strategy.
- When Nomading™ should you consider selling ALL your rentals if it means you'd be able to invest in stocks, bonds or something else and live off these investments using a Safe Withdrawal Rate instead of the cash flow from rentals? - You could acquire a portfolio of rentals utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy and wait for the cash flow to be great enough for you to be able to achieve financial independence from the cash flow. But, what about the equity in your properties? Would it be better for you to sell off all the rentals and take the net proceeds after all the expenses and invest that in something else. Then, live off these other investments using a Safe Withdrawal Rate?
- Is it better to put 25% down and buy rental properties or Nomad™ with 5% down to acquire 10 rentals? - Will you be able to be financially independent faster and with less risk if you buy just an owner-occupant property with 5% down then buy up to 9 more rentals by saving up 25% down payment for each one, or is it better to acquire 10 properties by putting 5% down for each one using the Nomad™ strategy. 25% down has a slighter better interest rate than 20% down.
- Is it better to buy 20% down rentals or invest in stocks? - See how buying 20% down rentals does compared to buying no real estate and only investing in stocks as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to buy 25% down rentals or invest in stocks? - See how buying 25% down rentals does compared to buying no real estate and only investing in stocks as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to use the Nomad™ strategy to acquire rental properties or invest in stocks? - See how buying properties as an owner-occupant with 5% down then converting them to rentals after living there for at least a year does compared to buying no real estate and only investing in stocks as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to use the Nomad™ strategy to acquire rental properties or buy a single owner-occupant with 5% down then buy up to 9 rentals all cash? - See how buying properties as an owner-occupant with 5% down then converting them to rentals after living there for at least a year does compared to buying just one owner-occupant with 5% down then buying up to 9 rentals all cash as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to use the Nomad™ strategy to acquire rental properties or buy up to 10 rentals all cash? - See how buying properties as an owner-occupant with 5% down then converting them to rentals after living there for at least a year does compared to buying up to 10 rentals all cash as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to buy rentals with 20% down or all cash after buying a single owner-occupant property with 5% down first? - See how buying rental properties with 20% down compares to buying rentals for all cash after, in both cases, buying a single owner-occupant property with 5% down first as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to buy rentals with 25% down or all cash after buying a single owner-occupant property with 5% down first? - See how buying rental properties with 25% down compares to buying rentals for all cash after, in both cases, buying a single owner-occupant property with 5% down first as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to pay off rentals when Nomading™ early with extra cash flow or only pay them off in full? - When you're Nomading™, should you pay off mortgages early? Specifically, is it better to take any excess cash and pay off rentals early with any excess cash you have or wait until you've saved up enough where you pay off the mortgage in full and keep the excess money in the stock market while you're waiting. See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to pay off rentals early with extra cash flow or traditional Nomad™? - Is it better to pay off mortgages early? Should you do traditional Nomad™ or pay off your Nomad™ properties early with extra flow? See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to pay off rentals in full early or traditional Nomad™? - Is it better to pay off mortgages early? Should you do traditional Nomad™ or pay off your Nomad™ properties in full early? You keep your money invested in the stock market until you have enough to pay off the lowest balance mortgage. See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to pay off your owner-occupant mortgage when Nomading™? - Is it better to pay off your owner-occupant mortgage when Nomading™ if that means you're financially independent? Or, should you just do traditional Nomad™ without paying off your owner-occupant property early? See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to buy an owner-occupant property for 5% down when otherwise buying 20% down payment rentals or keep renting instead? - When you're buying 20% down payment rentals, should you first buy an owner-occupant property for 5% down? Or, should you remain a renter yourself? See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to buy an owner-occupant property for 5% down when otherwise buying 25% down payment rentals or keep renting instead? - When you're buying 25% down payment rentals, should you first buy an owner-occupant property for 5% down? Or, should you remain a renter yourself? See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to buy a single owner-occupant with 5% down then buy up to 9 rentals all cash or with 20% down payments? - First, buy an owner-occupant property with 5% down and PMI. Then, let's see if it is better to put 20% down to acquire up to 9 more rentals or to save up to buy all properties all cash without any loan. Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to buy a single owner-occupant with 5% down then buy up to 9 rentals all cash or with 25% down payments? - First, buy an owner-occupant property with 5% down and PMI. Then, let's see if it is better to put 25% down to acquire up to 9 more rentals or to save up to buy all properties all cash without any loan. Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better for Nomads™ to get a 5% discount when buying or get 5% better rents? - As a Nomad™, is it better to focus on finding a property you can buy at a 5% discount? Or, is it better to focus on finding a property where you can get 5% better rents? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better for Nomads™ to get a 10% discount when buying or get 10% better rents? - As a Nomad™, is it better to focus on finding a property you can buy at a 10% discount? Or, is it better to focus on finding a property where you can get 10% better rents? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- For Nomads™ how much better is it to be able to buy at a 5% discount? - As a Nomad™, how much better is it to focus on finding a property you can buy at a 5% discount? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- For Nomads™ how much better is it to be able to buy at a 10% discount? - As a Nomad™, how much better is it to focus on finding a property you can buy at a 10% discount? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- For Nomads™ how much better is it to be able to buy a property that gets 5% better rents? - As a Nomad™, how much better is it to focus on finding a property you can buy with 5% better rent? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- For Nomads™ how much better is it to be able to buy a property that gets 10% better rents? - As a Nomad™, how much better is it to focus on finding a property you can buy with 10% better rent? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- For Nomads™ is it better to buy at a 5% discount or get .25% lower mortgage interest rate? - As a Nomad™, should you focus on buying properties for a 5% discount? Or, is it better to focus on being able to negotiate getting a .25% lower mortgage interest rate? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- For Nomads™ is it better to buy at a 10% discount or get .5% lower mortgage interest rate? - As a Nomad™, should you focus on buying properties for a 10% discount? Or, is it better to focus on being able to negotiate getting a .5% lower mortgage interest rate? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- For Nomads™ what difference would it make to earn 10% less income? - As a Nomad™ what is the impact of earning 10% less income? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- For Nomads™ what difference would it make to earn 10% more income? - As a Nomad™ what is the impact of earning 10% more income? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
Specific Strategy Summaries for Michigan Cities
The following are the various scenarios we ran summarized with Michigan cities highlighted.
Check out how these reports summarizing how a particular strategy performed across all states:
- 5% Higher Rents While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are able to get 5% higher rents.
- 5% Lower Rents While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are only able to get 5% lower rents.
- 10% Property Price Premium While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except forced to buy properties at a 10% premium.
- .5 Worse Interest Rate While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .5 worse/higher mortgage interest rate.
- Nomad to Short-Term Rentals with 75% Higher Rents - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you utilize a short-term rental strategy after moving out and are able to get 75% higher rents but with doubled maintenance expenses as well.
- 10% Property Price Discount While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties at a 10% discount.
- 5% Property Price Premium While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except forced to buy properties at a 5% premium.
- Nomad to Short-Term Rentals with 50% Higher Rents - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you utilize a short-term rental strategy after moving out and are able to get 50% higher rents but with doubled maintenance expenses as well.
- Nomad to Short-Term Rentals with 25% Higher Rents - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you utilize a short-term rental strategy after moving out and are able to get 25% higher rents but with doubled maintenance expenses as well.
- 10% Higher Rents While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are able to get 10% higher rents.
- 10% Less Job Income While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties using the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy but model it with the investor earning 10% less income than in the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario.
- 10% Property Manager While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except hire a professional property manager costing 10% of gross rents.
- .25 Better Interest Rate While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .25 better/lower mortgage interest rate.
- Nomad™ Start with $0 - Do the traditional Nomad™ strategy except you start with $0 saved up.
- 25% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant - Buy 1 owner-occupant property with 5% down then up to 9 non-owner-occupant properties with 25% down payments.
- 10% More Job Income While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties using the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy but model it with the investor earning 10% more income than in the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario.
- Nomad™ and Sell ALL Rentals if SWR Achieves FI - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except sell all the rental properties if by doing so you can invest the proceeds and achieve financial independence utilizing a Safe Withdrawal Rate of the money you have invested.
- Baseline Nomad™ Scenario - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties using the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy.
- Nomad™ and Payoff OO if Achieves FI - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except payoff your owner-occupant property if by doing so that means you achieve financial independence.
- 3% Property Price Discount While Nomading™ as Real Estate Agent - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except as a real estate agent you take your 3% commission as a discount off the purchase price.
- 10% Lower Rents While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are only able to get 10% lower rents.
- Buy Non-Owner-Occupant All Cash As Renter - Save up and buy up to 10 non-owner-occupant properties all cash (without any mortgage) while you remain a renter the entire time.
- .25 Worse Interest Rate While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .25 worse/higher mortgage interest rate.
- .5 Better Interest Rate While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .5 better/lower mortgage interest rate.
- Buy Non-Owner-Occupant All Cash - Buy 1 owner-occupant property with 5% down then save up and buy up to 9 non-owner-occupant properties all cash (without any mortgage).
- 5% Property Price Discount While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties at a 5% discount.
- 3% Commission While Nomading™ as Real Estate Agent - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except as a real estate agent you earn a 3% commission with each property you purchase.
- No Real Estate, Invest in Stocks - Save up and invest in stocks while you remain a renter the entire time. Do not buy any real estate... owner-occupant or investment.
- 20% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant - Buy 1 owner-occupant property with 5% down then up to 9 non-owner-occupant properties with 20% down payments.
- Nomad™ and Sell SOME Rentals to Payoff Others if FI - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except sell some rental properties if by doing so you can payoff the others and achieve financial independence primarily from free and clear cash flow.
- 25% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant as Renter - Buy up to 10 non-owner-occupant properties with 25% down payments, but never buy an owner-occupant property. Remain a renter instead.
- Pay off mortgages early when Nomading™ with any excess cash. - Do the traditional Nomad™ strategy except you pay off the lowest balance mortgage early with any excess cash.
- 20% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant as Renter - Buy up to 10 non-owner-occupant properties with 20% down payments, but never buy an owner-occupant property. Remain a renter instead.
- Pay off mortgages in full early when Nomading™. - Do the traditional Nomad™ strategy except you pay off the lowest balance mortgage early but only when you can pay off the entire balance in full.
Detailed Michigan City-Specific Modeling
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