Before and After Complete Detroit Home Renovation - Bizarre Basement Floor and Some Mushy Walls

[@diangeo7286]

I like the way people are getting houses repair and fix so people can move in

[@MoniqueBurns]

It's rewarding for us to be part of a come back.

[@eroper9113]

​@@MoniqueBurnsI need an estimate on a home I'm going to buy in Detroit , with your renovation

[@1834RestorationHouse]

Boilers are an excellent way to heat houses in the far northern climate. Much better than HVAC systems.

[@processengineer85]

You guys are great Monique! My wife and I are ready to purchase.

[@MikeJewell]

Fascinating

[@MoniqueBurns]

Hopefully you mean in a good way.

[@MikeJewell]

@@MoniqueBurns yes I do mean in a good way 😉. I'm saving my pennies and nickels for either a down payment or a cash purchase of one of you guy's refurbs. I have 40k saved so far! 😁

[@danaldevelopersllc4818]

What was the basement block foundation like? Did you patch it from inside or outside thanks

[@MoniqueBurns]

If you go back to this video and look for the playlist on this house, there is a lot I videoed about the basement. I'm not in construction to be able to answer it. I just video the guys doing it.

[@osmanmohiuddin1]

Hi Monique, how do you prevent theft from Detroit homes. I always hear about how people break in and steal appliances i.e. water heater, furnace, etc.

[@teenoobaby32]

Secure your home with camera’s doors and windows first before anything

[@up-uw4op]

Get a dog or two.

[@MoniqueBurns]

We like to use house sitters to stay at the houses. Dogs can be problematic for the contractors working on the houses. Cameras need someone watching the cameras and by then...what can you do?

[@Rileyton]

House is at 16155 Montevista Detroit Michigan 48221

[@pierregoat3311]

Wow awesome job

[@MoniqueBurns]

Thank you! We are happy too with how it turned out. This is a favorite.

[@porterhouse7260]

Boy that house could use some layered landscape!

[@MoniqueBurns]

Tenants appreciate easy to mow yards. I agree it would be nice with landscaping though.

[@worldhealthrn]

Do you ever sell houses to people who live in Detroit and are looking for a first home but dont have up front cash or expertise to remodel? Do you ever do rent to own models to assist American Detroit families increase home ownership and support people and businesses in the city? In the long run, local home ownership can transform families and communities and cities. Thanks

[@MoniqueBurns]

Hi. Thank you for the question. We are remodeling our first two houses that we will sell to homeowners. There are some really great programs for first time homeowners through MSHDA. I'm looking into one now through Flagstar too that helps tenants to buy the house they're renting. There are other Detroit owned banks that support Detroit home buyers as well.

[@showyourvidz]

Careful with rentals. Too many of them end up blighted because tenants don't care enough.. Owner occupied = stabile neighborhoods. Support people's ability to buy & get some equity.

[@MoniqueBurns]

What's interesting though is not everyone WANTS to buy. They don't care enough.

[@micheleemcdaniel389]

stable

[@stevensturkey802]

Do you refer your contractor for basement remodels?

[@MoniqueBurns]

Sorry, no. You know how hard it is to get contractors in Detroit? It's our key to success. We can't afford to share him. Thanks for asking.

[@A-1a468]

I need you guys to come to fix my house 🏠

[@MoniqueBurns]

I need my own house fixed first! Mine is always last on the list. lol. But thanks for the compliment.

[@markbarnett6097]

How can I get in contact with you for an estimate?

[@MoniqueBurns]

You can email me at [e-mail]. We buy houses ourselves that we renovate and then we flip them to investors when the house is done and has a tenant.

[@samanyt2967]

How old was the house?

[@MoniqueBurns]

I'm thinking it was built in the '20s.

[@nellymaddyandme5699]

I’m from NY and I’m interested in buying a home to flip and rent in Detroit

[@MoniqueBurns]

Email me about that if you'd like. [e-mail]

[@micheleemcdaniel389]

Why on earth do you put that music? I would rather hear the Man speak. Don't scrape while the Man is talking; can't hear him.

[@denniscaldwell1573]

Did show enough of the real work being done.

[@MoniqueBurns]

Yep! Real people doing real work. Thanks for noticing.

[@bulgingbattery2050]

BRENT

[@MoniqueBurns]

Does BRENT stand for something?

[@exfolios]

So you renovated a house and spent , what, 60k? So you can sell the house for 100k in a neighborhood where the average house is worth, what, 50k? Renovation videos is a dime a dozen. What’s your success story here in terms of numbers?

[@techerrorcode9373]

The front is beyond ugly with that mismatched stone and brick.

[@MoniqueBurns]

Thank you for sharing your opinion. Opinions they say are like _____, everyone has one.

[@silfernandez3048]

Bla,bla,bla you don't do anything

[@MoniqueBurns]

Interesting reply. I don't personally do any of the labor, if that's what you meant. My role is different in our company. If you mean Jeff, who does our renovations, he would beg to differ. Our tenants who love our houses wouldn't say that. The investors who love to buy fully renovated homes wouldn't say that either. The city inspectors wouldn't say that. The Section 8 inspectors wouldn't say that. They say the opposite, actually. They're happy to find people who truly fix houses. The neighbors who see us improving their neighborhoods wouldn't say that either. My kids would never say I don't do anything. They tell me to stop working so much. My dogs who watch me all day long wouldn't even say that. The thought of not doing anything actually sounds kind of nice for a while. But I'd get bored. I like to be a contributing member of society.