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6390 Faust Ave
C+ Composite 60.63
Why this score? — see what drove the C+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +30.0/30.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Rent growth +1.9/5.0
  • Schools +1.3/10.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$79,000

6390 Faust Ave · Detroit, MI 48228
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 759 sqft · SingleFamily · 461 Days on market
Built 1940 Good condition 5,227 sqft lot $104/sqft · 29% above area Est $61k · 29% over ↓ 9% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Nice 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Home. .. Newer Furnace, Kitchen, Floors and Kitchen. .. . Tenant Occupied Paying $900 Per Month. .. 4 Hr Notice Required

Key facts

  • Newer furnace
  • Newer kitchen
  • Newer floors

Tags

NEWER FURNACENEWER KITCHENNEWER FLOORS

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $79k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $472 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $79k).
  • Recommended offer: $70k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 13.5% vs local median 10.2% in Detroit — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 73/100 on livability (#218 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, employment F.
  • Detroit Public Schools Community District (urban): math 10% / reading 24% proficiency, ranked #499 of 540 in MI (top 92%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 90% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents soft (-2.3%/yr); 363 active listings in the ZIP; 18 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 17d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $1,289/mo this rent would consume 50% of the median local household income ($31k/yr) (locally 4144% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $546 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Wayne County population projected at -17% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 0.0% rent growth), your $22k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 461 days — a 12% lower offer ($70k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $8k (9%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1940 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $69,520 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 461 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1940 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  9. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.63%
Cap rate
13.47%
Cash-on-cash
25.63%
DSCR
2.14
GRM
5.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$61,316
List price
$79,000
Delta
28.84%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
6374 Rutland St 0.44mi 2/1.0 750 (-1%) 8mo $95,000 $127 71
6394 Westwood St 0.50mi 3/1.0 (+1) 770 (+1%) 2mo $90,000 $117 68
7313 Grandville Ave 0.70mi 2/1.0 765 (+1%) 0mo $70,000 $92 66
6339 Warwick St 0.34mi 3/1.0 (+1) 725 (-4%) 8mo $75,000 $103 65
6884 Memorial Ave 0.62mi 2/1.5 786 (+4%) 1mo $70,000 $89 62
6803 Grandville Ave 0.53mi 2/1.0 700 (-8%) 2mo $32,000 $46 61
6434 Piedmont St W 0.38mi 2/1.0 693 (-9%) 9mo $70,000 $101 60
6356 Rutland St 0.44mi 3/1.0 (+1) 842 (+11%) 2mo $90,000 $107 54
7320 Westwood St 0.74mi 3/1.0 (+1) 738 (-3%) 2mo $115,000 $156 54
6078 Plainview Ave 0.73mi 2/1.0 700 (-8%) 1mo $54,500 $78 52
5736 Brace St 0.45mi 3/2.0 (+1) 825 (+9%) 5mo $90,000 $109 52
6783 Westwood St 0.58mi 3/1.0 (+1) 836 (+10%) 4mo $65,000 $78 48

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
15.8%
Equity multiple
1.61×
Total profit
$13,530
Equity at exit
$11,779
10-year hold
IRR
22.1%
Equity multiple
2.63×
Total profit
$36,006
Equity at exit
$6,830

Cash invested: $22,120 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
62 Landlord-Friendly
State Michigan
62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
7-day pay-or-quit; mixed climate; Detroit/AA have some protections.

ZIP-level market 48228

Rents YoY
-2.3%
Active inventory
363
Price-to-rent
5.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,289 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$414
Tax est. 1.5%
$99 /mo · $1,185/yr
Insurance
$33
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$271
Net cashflow
$472

Break-even live

Break-even rent $691
Max offer price $79,000
Occupancy floor 58%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$19,750
Closing costs
$2,370
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 18 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
6490 Stahelin Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 960 $1,299 $1.35 17d 1 0.23mi
5777 Southfield Fwy Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0–2.0 667 $1,540 $2.31 3d 10 0.37mi
6761 Memorial Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1060 $1,100 $1.04 24d 1 0.52mi
5521 Fairlane Woods Dr Dearborn, MI 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1164 $2,081 $1.79 2d 12 0.80mi
5965 Evergreen Rd Dearborn Heights, MI 1.0–2.0 1.0 825 $1,350 $1.64 5d 1 0.84mi
6980 Town Ln Dearborn Heights, MI 1.0 1.0 600 $895 $1.49 17d 1 0.99mi
7635 Evergreen Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 690 $1,350 $1.96 44d 1 1.09mi
8262 Rosemont Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 836 $1,200 $1.44 5d 1 1.13mi
7419 Rutherford St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 981 $1,150 $1.17 15d 1 1.13mi
7411 Stout St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 888 $1,428 $1.61 13d 1 1.17mi
7794 Vaughan St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,450 $1.45 17d 1 1.21mi
8451 Rosemont Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 867 $1,150 $1.33 44d 1 1.25mi
4900 Heather Dr Dearborn, MI 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 921 $1,980 $2.15 2d 1 1.26mi
20431 Tireman St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1020 $1,350 $1.32 17d 1 1.36mi
18401 Joy Rd Unit 8 Detroit, MI 1.0 1.0 600 $875 $1.46 44d 1 1.42mi
8283 Vaughan St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1058 $1,294 $1.22 5d 1 1.43mi
8850 Rosemont Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 933 $1,100 $1.18 18d 1 1.50mi
19301 Joy Rd Apt 1 Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 750 $1,100 $1.47 44d 1 1.50mi

Listing history 18 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $79,000 Active 461 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $79,000 Active 460 DOM
  3. 2026-06-15
    days on market $79,000 Active 458 DOM
  4. 2026-06-13
    days on market $79,000 Active 456 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $79,000 Active 455 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $79,000 Active 452 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $79,000 Active 451 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    days on market $79,000 Active 450 DOM
  9. 2026-06-04
    days on market $79,000 Active 447 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $79,000 Active 446 DOM
  11. 2026-06-01
    days on market $79,000 Active 444 DOM
  12. 2026-05-31
    days on market $79,000 Active 443 DOM
  13. 2026-03-27
    status Active 142-char remark
    Show marketing remark (142 chars)

    Nice 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Home. .. Newer Furnace, Kitchen, Floors and Kitchen. .. . Tenant Occupied Paying $900 Per Month. .. 4 Hr Notice Required

  14. 2026-03-27
    historical 142-char remark
    Show marketing remark (142 chars)

    Nice 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Home. .. Newer Furnace, Kitchen, Floors and Kitchen. .. . Tenant Occupied Paying $900 Per Month. .. 4 Hr Notice Required

  15. 2025-08-10
    price $79,000 142-char remark
    Show marketing remark (142 chars)

    Nice 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Home. .. Newer Furnace, Kitchen, Floors and Kitchen. .. . Tenant Occupied Paying $900 Per Month. .. 4 Hr Notice Required

  16. 2025-08-09
    price $79,000 142-char remark
    Show marketing remark (142 chars)

    Nice 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Home. .. Newer Furnace, Kitchen, Floors and Kitchen. .. . Tenant Occupied Paying $900 Per Month. .. 4 Hr Notice Required

  17. 2025-03-13
    listed $87,000 Active 142-char remark
    Show marketing remark (142 chars)

    Nice 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Home. .. Newer Furnace, Kitchen, Floors and Kitchen. .. . Tenant Occupied Paying $900 Per Month. .. 4 Hr Notice Required

  18. 2025-03-13
    listed $87,000 Active 142-char remark
    Show marketing remark (142 chars)

    Nice 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Home. .. Newer Furnace, Kitchen, Floors and Kitchen. .. . Tenant Occupied Paying $900 Per Month. .. 4 Hr Notice Required

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$15,469
− Mortgage interest
−$4,425
− Property taxes
−$1,185
− Insurance
−$395
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,238
− Management
−$1,238
− Depreciation
−$2,298
Taxable income
$4,691
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,126
After-tax cash flow
$4,543/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 10 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This 2-bedroom home is in good condition with newer kitchen and bathroom. It has potential for increased value with exterior painting and front door replacement.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both Replace front door — Improves entryway and security
  • Both Clean gutters — Prevents water damage and improves drainage

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both Replace front door — Improves entryway and security
  • Both Clean gutters — Prevents water damage and improves drainage

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Detroit Public Schools Community District
NCES district ID
2601103
Math proficiency
10% ▼ -2.00%
Reading proficiency
24% ▲ 6.00%
Median HH income
$25,815
Composite
13.06/100
National rank
#9564
State rank
#499 of 540 in MI

Livability — Detroit

Score
73/100
State rank
#218
US rank
#5427

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment F Housing A+ Health & safety B- User ratings F

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Detroit, MI
County
Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
City population
572,865
Metro
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Population (ZIP)
50,117
Household income
$30,680
Rent vs Own
50.7% rent · 49.3% own
Severe rent burden
4144.0

Population outlook (Wayne County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,675,273 people
By 2030
1,620,300 · -3.3%
By 2040
1,502,341 · -10.3%
By 2050
1,384,039 · -17.4%
By 2075
1,124,592 · -32.9%
By 2100
881,193 · -47.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (71%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 71% White 16% Two or more races 7% Hispanic / Latino 6%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 2%
Common ancestry
Arab 2% Romanian 2% Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
11% · Canada
Languages at home
82% English-only · Arabic 11% Spanish 5%

Political lean MEDSL · Wayne

2024 margin
Strong D (+29.0) · D 62.7% · R 33.7% · Other 3.6%
2008→2024 swing
-20.5pp toward R · 2008: 49.5pp · 2024: 29.0pp
All cycles
2024: D+29.0 2020: D+38.1 2016: D+37.3 2012: D+46.9 2008: D+49.5

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -160.81%
Current HPI
168.6843
Rent YoY
▼ -2.30%
Metro
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.37%
F500 in state
28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-9.2% since first listed
6 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-27 Relisted REALCOMP
  • 2026-03-27 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2025-08-10 Price Changed $79,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2025-08-09 Price Changed $79,000 REALCOMP
  • 2025-03-13 Listed $87,000 REALCOMP
  • 2025-03-13 Listed $87,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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