Trusted real estate investment brokerage & full-service property management

What we do

Since 1999 we have assisted our clients in making educated decisions on all facets of real estate investing. We have bought, renovated, leased, managed and sold thousands of properties across the United States with a primary focus on SE Michigan, Metro-Detroit & Detroit.

As a team of licensed & insured real estate brokers, agents, builders, managers and more importantly, fellow investors, we bring many decades of combined experience and vast local and regional knowledge to support your investment goals.

With 80% of our client base located outside of the United States we built Tradewinds Development Group (TWDG) from the ground up to provide unparalleled communication, world-class client and tenant services along with detailed photos and videos so you can see the full investment picture (no pun intended) from your house, to the block, to the neighborhood.

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Why We’re Trusted

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We are investors too

Who better to work with on your own real estate investments than other experienced real estate investors? Realtors are realtors, managers are managers – but no one can help you evaluate a potential asset, tenant, maintenance request or capital expense better than us. Our unique experience and backgrounds are best suited to guide you through the entire process of acquisition, renovation, leasing and renting, maintenance and preservation and eventual sale.

Clients the world over

Clients from 17 countries and counting have placed their faith and trust in TWDG to educate, coach and provide top-notch full-service real estate investment & property management services.

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Clients Large and small

From individuals purchasing a single investment property to large groups or funds buying hundreds and everything in between we're here to help.

New Investors or Seasoned Experts

Thinking about buying your first, and only rental or investment property? Already own a few hundred? Chances are we already work with someone at your experience level. We are the perfect people to talk too no matter your experience level.

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We Are Approachable

Don't worry, our experience hasn't gone to our heads. We are a down-to-Earth team of real estate investors, brokers and managers who love to answer clients questions and share our knowledge. We respond quickly and thoroughly. See for yourself, pick up the phone or send us an email. 248-209-6755 (Country Code +1) or email our broker/owner Scott at info@tradewindsgroup.com

Real Estate Investment Brokerage

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Full service real estate brokerage

We only work with investors, but we work with investors on all aspects of real estate investments from acquisition to renovation to leasing/renting and holding to selling.

Investment types

Buy and hold/Buy and sell/Buy, fix and sell (ie. The flip)/Rentals/Rent-to-own/Land Contracts/Notes etc….ask us, we have probably done it.

Sources of property

Sure, we buy off the MLS like everyone else but what separates us from the pack is our connections with banks and off-market deals. We participate in several bank bulk lists, receive off-market deals monthly that are only marketed from broker to broker and have access to bank direct notes.

Evaluation

1% rule/2% Rule/50% Rule/ROI/NOI/Cash on Cash/IRR/DSCR/GRM/Cap Rate, let us know what is important to you and we can help you evaluate a deal. From budgets for the rehab (if needed) to inspections, projected financials, photos, video’s, examining existing leases, ledgers, rent rolls, maintenance records we have all sides covered.

Full-Service Property Management

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Full service property and asset management

Full service means full service. We can assist you in evaluating and inspecting properties, all phases of acquisition and all levels of renovation from small maintenance to demo and new construction as well as everything in between. We can lease and properly manage your property and portfolio. We can pay your local property taxes, put utilities in our name during vacancies, help you obtain and maintain certificate of occupancies (or compliance) and rental registrations. Our extensive network of contacts including title companies, appraisers, home inspectors, real estate lawyers, CPA’s, mortgage brokers, hard money lenders, tax advisors, insurance brokers, home warranties and on and on and on. When we say full service we really mean it.

Exsisting portfolios are welcome

Finally had enough of the property manager who doesn't communicate, answers every question with "go to the portal”, doesn't pay rental income or provide monthly reports unless you bug him 10x a month? Or worse lets tenants stay in your property for free month after month and before you know it you are running a charity? There are a lot of bad property managers out there and both you and your investments deserve better. We proactively send detailed reports and rental income between the 28th and 3rd month after month. We communicate in good times and bad w/out prompting. We provide you the “on the ground & local” information/guidance/coaching that you are looking for, so you can make the decisions that best fit your goals and objectives. No matter the reason you are looking to change property managers you are looking for a reason. Many investors have made the switch and to date no one has regretted it. Call or email and let us answer your questions and tell you about our tried and true process. Remember, not only do we manage our client’s properties, we manage our own and use the same systems to help you maximize your ROI.

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Communication is key

Bottom line, even when everything is smooth sailing we communicate with our clients a minimum of 2 times a month. Not automated and generic emails but actual personal emails. We also communicate whenever it is necessary or whenever you have a question or concern. We send you your rental income w/o prompting every month along with a detailed report and a personal email providing any context that the report needs.

Online Portal

Yes, we, like everyone, have one but don’t worry you don’t have to use it if you don’t want too.

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Maintenance is prevention

Fix that leak before it turns into a flood. From minor fixes to full blown tear down that house and build a new one as well as everything in between we have you covered. Our in-house team of renovation and maintenance specialists are so trustworthy they work on our own homes! We also have a network out 3rd party contractors that can handle some of the large things.

City Requirements

No matter if it is the COO/COC/Lead Paint Clearance/Blight Clearance/Rental Registration full service means full service. Yes, we can assist you in obtaining all the proper city permits and meeting the city requirements. If you own property in the city of Detroit, you need to be sure you are starting to follow the rules – days of not following the rules are coming to an end fast – contact us for more information about this or google it!

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