Detroit Native Turned Developer: Breathing New Life into Her Old Neighborhood

[@juslostone]

Super inspiring story!. This is what it takes to uplift the city. The people.

[@lionelhowell4972]

I'm from Detroit as well. I live in Minnesota now, and I love it!! she has to price those (with a cap) where the rent NEVER increases so families can establish themselves. This has been the PROBLEM in all states with any kind of rental, whether mobile home lot rents, apartments, or house rentals. Detroit would also benefit from changing some zoning laws by adding Tiny home communities and more gated communities. I was hoping for Kamala Harris as our next President because of all her incentive based, and start-up business plans. Detroit can come back with people like this sister with her vision because neighborhood PRIDE will become contagious.

[@megan.alexis]

I LOVE seeing black women developers. I am looking to get my foot in the door I found out about development through research and after studying analyzing property comps, looking into affordable and sustainable housing roles, and my passion for design.

[@megan.alexis]

READ, VCV, MISHDA Development, Capital Impact were some of the groups she recommended. Initiatives : LIHTC housing (low income housing tax credit )

[@sandradixon7542]

I am rooting for you Candus!! Can't wait until its finished!

[@janetpartyka5968]

Love hearing that women are taking charge of their destiny.

[@soniatatum9205]

We still need our black men

[@changestartsnow5116]

​@@soniatatum9205No one said we don't. We need them to have the same energy and not be so damn passive and submissive.

[@brianedmunds9666]

I LOVE DETROIT..... CHEERING FOR YOU. AND GREAT SUCCESS.....

[@richardvinsen2385]

Detroit is lucky to have people like Candus. She’s not just in it to make a profit, she’s got a vision and a mission. I hope you show us more of this project as it progresses.

[@noneyabusiness9246]

Candus writing these reviews.

[@topcat1382]

Amen......

[@SkoolkraftE313]

This woman will accomplish big things its just how we are built in this city but. Detroit has alot of people of this mindset, its rarely talked about. America would rather market and talk about our city as abandoned, violent and a rise from the ash type city. When most of Detroit residents are homeowners East to. West, and southwest Black businesses throughout the City of Detroit. With that said the politics and corruption of this city is y we have faced the problems we have faced throughout out the years, its not as simple as seeing this video and saying aye "Detroit yall should be glad yall have people like her,...lol does it suprise u that we have brilliant and innovative people here that has inspired not only black America but also the globe.😂✊🏾🙏🏾

[@toddhayes3506]

💯 God Bless Detroit 🙏

[@edithhardy5759]

So proud of you, never stop going to the top. I just pray black people will have a chance to stay in Detroit

[@cherylwin9364]

AMEN 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@pencylolayahbless7480]

Blessings to You 313 Native 🫶🏾🥰💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🫂🌹🌹

[@dnyce3506]

Salute to this young lady "Detroit" strong 💪🏿🙏🏿

[@henrygreen584]

Yes, we will do what must be done!! Keep up the great work!!

[@davidmosley6176]

Blessing Sis you are truly a visionary continue doing your assignment

[@Rudolph_Manor]

Right On. Salute To Candus & Detroit From Cincinnati, Ohio. 💯

[@miaholley9621]

Soooo very proud of this young lady! Taking risks, stepping out in Faith are both necessary ingredients to institute major change!!! I am truly excited about your success and the great impact you will have on the community!!!😊

[@janetpartyka5968]

I'm so proud of you, Candus. Keep up the good work!!

[@tracyknox9288]

I’m so motivated and inspired by this because I’m in the city of Detroit trying to do the same thing.

[@TheShirletha]

So proud of you Candice Mea ❤🎉

[@Andrea-yo3oe]

🔥💎 Thank You Candus I learned a lot!

[@aloshiaj]

Thanks so much for your transparency and sharing your journey with us while in the middle of the process! This was very helpful!

[@lindapinckney5583]

Congratulations on your tenacity to rebuild Detroit. Powerful moves from a powerful woman.

[@mariondurant8134]

Congratulations miss. God bless you all the way😊. I'm praying that your blessing will become also lower income family's blessings .❤ You give Detroit hope. Thank you.

[@chocolate3335]

I like the way you are incorporating modern amenities; like in unit laundry and open floor plan.

[@ListedInTheSouth]

Good for her revitalizing her City.

[@carleybantau2699]

Your block rooting for you girl!!!❤️🎉

[@evefavorse5939]

So inspiring and motivational for ppl that want to be involved in Detroit’s rebuilding! Praying for her success!

[@Bruce-qo6um]

I am from Deroit but now live in North FL but Detroit well always be home I love what you are doing ❤

[@Mrs.-rq5ku]

I’m so proud of you, this is my first time watching your video! I’d love to see you doing a TED Talks presentation. Keep going young Sister! Keep going!❤

[@lamarjones2422]

Candus, keep doing amazing

[@candusrucker8098]

Thank you 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@patmo9557]

I really hope she keeps us updated on the project on her KZbin channel 👍🏾

[@antoniowalker4569]

Proud of you Sis!

[@mariawheeler4784]

Congratulations your a gem for Detroit!

[@joyh.729]

Thank you for investing in my hometown! You’re doing some amazing work. Would be great to see the finished renovations!!

[@BeadnWithNicoleB]

Oh how i wish I had gotten into real estate. Every time I go back to my childhood neighborhood on Westside of Detroit, come to tears. It's not the same, and I would love to see it come back together. The community neighborhoods need to be built back up. Your energy in this video is great 😊

[@GlamUpWithMisty]

You coming back to your home town to help revitalize Detroit is admirable. I can't wait to see the finish results. Inspiring me to invest in underserved cities. Much success on your projects.

[@kelvinhardy6711]

Keep doing that damn thing my sista! I love it. Young black Queen out here getting it while the getting is good. If you know you know.

[@AntionetteJones-yt3gn]

This is so amazingly awesome and I applaud what you 👏🏽💪🏽👏🏽. I am suoer passionate about Rebuilding Detroit and would love to cinnect with you and other like minded individuals.

[@TheHarveyTruth]

Her story is very inspiring, and it’s good to know there are opportunities out there for people to take advantage in. I would also love to invest with Candace’s Group. I am also interested in rebuilding Detroit and getting with like minded investors. I’m not well enough to flip but I’m well enough to invest in other projects to watch them grow.

[@TheHarveyTruth]

@AntionetteJones-yt3gn; Let’s schedule a meetup brunch for like minded individuals?

[@jefferson4436]

Glad that what you're doing got out there. It's just awesome and inspiring.. you go girl 👏🏽

[@dexterbryant7255]

You are doing an amazing Job...... Salute

[@yolandaosborne1848]

Love this and am very inspired to do the same. Congratulations on her success. ❤

[@gayleyoung3263]

Thank you for sharing! Love this💕 I’m a native Detroiter, currently living in Florida.. working my way back home! If you need anything, don’t hesitate..

[@wisdomcalls-u3f]

I enjoyed your presentation. I am happy to see the reawakening of the Black entrepreneur spirit. Thank you for your efforts and desires and doing the work. CNF

[@tycoonavenue]

Detroit Renaissance! Black people better wise up like this fearless leader. Get behind her and others AND SUPPORT. You can't refuse to seize the opportunity AND turn around to hate on outsiders that do. Buy the block, renovate it, rent it and REPEAT🙏🏿

[@SkiAldridge]

I wish the best for you and your company.

[@DjSonnyKorleon]

You are an inspiration to me Candus I needed to see this and see you‼️

[@Enlightenedhearts1111]

you energy speaks volumes, and your mission statement will be etched on the hearts of all, and the capacity to build a bridge in a place where faith and hope was such a distance to safely get to that it was wiped out, just for you to construct a beautiful merging of community contribution and creating a place where contribution is a valued investment for all, because its such an area of opportunity of untapped potential to shift the quality of all life! thank everyone and every thing that made this moment and all the energy before it to power this into motion!

[@candusrucker8098]

Thank you

[@Enlightenedhearts1111]

@@candusrucker8098 you are so welcome

[@raeshanaross4492]

She’s so inspiring. Incredible work I love this for Detroit

[@deidreshepherd3776]

Oh my goodness, this is my neighborhood. I grew up here. I am eager to see your development thrive. Blessings ❤❤❤

[@southernjoy9154]

Congratulations! I am so proud to see this. I wish you much prosperity and success with everything you take on. Will be following to see how things go.

[@RENEEBEASLEY-or4lr]

AMEN THAT IS A BLESSING!!!

[@alexandriamccampbell3606]

Congrats Candus, I love to see a CMA alum doing well!!!

[@deidreshepherd3776]

Oh my goodness, I grew up on in this area. I can’t wait to come back and see the progress 💞💞💞

[@debrabernard7438]

CONGRATULATIONS. IM SO GRATEFUL TO SEE & HEAR SOMEONE WHO DOES CARE. 💜❤💙

[@jeffu3248]

Thats what's up 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@black12212]

I love the passion you have for revitalizing the city that you love. My mom was born there, but we have resided here in Georgia for all of my 45 years

[@G.W.H.]

Love it!!! Rebuilding your community!!! Blessings on your journey!!!

[@cfarver7362]

Welcome back! And, good job to both you and Ms. McKinnon. 🙂

[@saonedixon5476]

This is very inspiring, I plan on doing the samething in my hometown of Sparta Georgia.🙏

[@carlbrown3634]

Great story! Thanks for sharing.

[@missmaryjanegreen]

♥️♥️♥️ Dallas native who relocated here! I’m in Regency Park & it’s awesome to hear the construction sounds humming through the air as my neighbors & I revitalize our homes as well as the formerly neglected properties ♥️♥️♥️

[@ricosally6734]

Detroit native, living in Plano suburbs of Dallas, why did you move

[@tonnie313]

I love your vision. I’m from that area as well and would love to do something like this for my old neighborhood. Dexter area

[@AntionetteJones-yt3gn]

Hello there. I am an investor and my colleagues and I just launched a Rebuilding Detroit Initiative. We are working in the Dexter area as well as other nearby areas in Detroit and would live to collaborate with like minded individuals. ❤

[@yo3rdtier128]

Yeah, if you EBT recipients don’t tear her property up. She’s claim to be from here but she obviously don’t know about that area and how it got so run down in the first place. This is not like where she came from

[@GardenGuy-n9l]

@@AntionetteJones-yt3gnwhat’s your contact information…got a project going on in that area

[@brucebeamon5460]

MANY BLESSINGS and STRENGTH to YOU …. May you find and receive ALL the SUCCESS and SUPPORT that you ENVISION for your companies goals here in the CITY OF DETROIT 🌹

[@Facts_In60Seconds]

Good for you. I hope you and your organization do well. Congratulations.

[@toddhayes3506]

God Bless Candace Rucker

[@dianecaldwell2003]

Congratulation God is good all the time much success and blessings your way love always Auntie Diane

[@toddhayes3506]

Give Thanks to the Most High for all Good Things Happy Thanksgiving Enjoy the Holiday Season!

[@Occupy23]

Awesome and Inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

[@Thechamp731]

Keep going 💪🏽 very inspiring 🎉

[@JoeJoe-yp4xz]

Amazing work. Great job.

[@Dieshawn]

You are such an inspiration 💫 may you be blessed beyond measure.

[@donaldkirksey97]

You go. Housing is on a trend. People are moving from Suburbs to Detroit due to revitalizing movement. They are willing to sell you the house they had in Livonia, it needs major repairs, utility system, sewers need to be upgraded at cost to you. Stay in Detroit and rebuild it.

[@familylifescienceeducation5227]

Great job.

[@NateHall-np8qv]

This what I’m talking about uplifting and rebuilding our community I love it, not sitting on the couch, begging for reparations

[@geraldd8797]

Candus, congrats on returning to the Motor City and taking advantage of the opportunities Detroit offers. I have been in this space since the early 90's. I'm in Dallas. I follow two brothers on KZbin who operate their businesses in Detroit I think you should connect with. Anton Daniels and Shea (Shea Show Riding Videos).

[@maaruz1979]

Shea is the man!

[@bryonshepherd5282]

Hey my old neighbor hood... 48204!!! Lets bring it back PEOPLE!!!

[@livingthetorahlife7718]

Very inspring I have a building in Ga. now that I want to renovate. and a lot beside it that I would like to build 2 tiny homes..

[@WillDoit-i7s]

Great job!!! God has truly Blessed Detroit with your presence!!!!❤ Is the any way that I can connect as far as helping with demo or any work you may have. I grew up in the Nardin Park area as well. Love wath you're doing. Keep up the great work!

[@latoyahoward6128]

This is so awesome! Come through 18 unit property to come! Love the 4 unit so spacious and has good bones! Way to go Candus! 😊👏🏾🙌🏾💕

[@MichiganLuxuryLiving]

Awww go CANDUs!!!

[@AhmediSmith]

I'm omw, love living amongst melinated ppl!

[@jumpingonoffthejet9377]

When I see black people fleeing America I remember queens like this who stayed and put the work in to change their reality 💯

[@SamWright-y2b]

Great video

[@freeworld2275]

Good work

[@dollyjohnson28]

I own a company that buys and repairs homes in Detroit , I would love to chat with you on the obstacles!

[@adrienneg34]

I grew up in the apartments behind you. The name used to be "Ramsey & Ramsey"

[@TykieBillonaire]

Thank you Candus for the update we can use some help in Kalamazoo Michigan with houses and home I'm thinking about going back to get my real estate license for Michigan just moved back from Houston Texas

[@offsetchyck53]

Maybe you should make the attic a community space to offer more amenities.

[@RagstoRiches365]

Try crowd funding!! Forget those banks!! No loans!!

[@cherylwin9364]

THEY DENY OUR PEOPLE LOANS AS A FORM OF OPPRESSION YET IMMIGRANTS ARE GIVEN LOANS TO START BUSINESS 🤷🏽, I HOPE THE BLACK MILLIONAIRES WOULD HELP OUT AND INVEST IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND OUR PEOPLE 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 PLEASE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK,I PRAY YOU WILL BE BLESSED IN YOUR ENDEAVORS BECAUSE YOU ARE HELPING THE COMMUNITY 😇❤️🙏🏽👍🏾

[@theg4520]

Is All electric a good ideal in a place where temperatures can drop below zero degrees you would think gas would be more efficient.

[@meschelledavis497]

I would love to have access to more information about becoming a black female developer!

[@patriciabrown6471]

Congratulations ✨️ food for thought, since you are rebuilding from the studs the property would work better if you had 1 and half bath it makes it worth better. Your guests wouldn't have to use your primary bathroom

[@candusrucker8098]

Thank you for your feedback.. not in the budget for this project

[@TakenTook]

You're completely getting rid of gas? Isn't it going to be more expensive to run a furnace, water heater, and clothes dryer with electricity, especially in the winter? I thought the reason most of us had gas for those things in Michigan is because of our cold winters.

[@MarcusBarrett-zi8od]

It’s a nice story. However what does the numbers look like? Rehab is $500k for a quadplex, but how much was the quadplex? What is the APR?

[@grantinternational8203]

Run this woman for Mayor of the City of Detroit! Duggan is leaving so why not!!

[@NateHall-np8qv]

Come on Black people get behind this she can hire people to come Employee black men to do the work. This is what we mean when we say take care of our own let’s get contractors black contracts out there to help her come on. We can do this people. We’re not asking for a hand out a hand up beautiful to see.

[@beverlywatkinsweatherly7456]

Contact Evan & Keith of Bargain Block of HGTV

[@darrius751]

How much all in?

[@jameskeyes7058]

❤

[@msmoenergydet]

Have you been to Urge/Ebiara?

[@candusrucker8098]

Yes I have heard of them. : ) I have not worked with them yet though

[@wooddawg4868]

good to see people in the inner city trying to do something, but when your surrounded by blight left and right it's all for nothing. These crooks and robbers are everywhere.