Dave and Tara Buy Houses

12/11/2025

This rehab was so much fun! This beautiful home in Garden City was a literal hot mess when we purchased it. The layout needed to be addressed, as the bathroom was originally off of the kitchen, and the upstairs didn’t function well. We were able to switch things up a bit, and now it’s beautiful and ready to be listed for sale! We are always looking for more houses to buy, so please reach out if you have something!

12/11/2025

*After video!* This rehab was so much fun! This cozy and beautiful home in Garden City was a literal hot mess when we purchased it. The layout needed to be addressed, as the bathroom was originally off of the kitchen, and the upstairs didn’t function well. We were able to switch things up a bit, and now it’s beautiful and ready to be listed for sale! We are always looking for more houses to buy, so please reach out if you have something!

12/11/2025

*Before video* This rehab was so much fun! This cozy and beautiful home in Garden City was a literal hot mess when we purchased it. The layout needed to be addressed, as the bathroom was originally off of the kitchen, and the upstairs didn’t function well. We were able to switch things up a bit, and now it’s beautiful and ready to be listed for sale! We are always looking for more houses to buy, so please reach out if you have something!

01/08/2025

This project was fun! A large, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house that needed to be stripped down before being put back together. When a house is in such disarray, and so cluttered, it’s often difficult to see past all of that and be able to envision what it could be. Luckily, we have learned how to hone that skill over the years, so when we originally walked this home, we knew we could make it spectacular! Some lucky buyer is going to love their new home. Hits the market this weekend! Here are a few before and after pics.

07/06/2023

This sale in Garden City was brought to us by a wholesaler who we have bought many houses from. The sellers reached out to him to help sell the home, and he then finds an investor to purchase the property. The couple who owned the home had lived there for decades, raising their family in it over the years. As time passed, the house filled up....

This sale in Garden City was brought to us by a wholesaler who we have bought many houses from. The sellers reached out to him to help sell the home, and he then finds an investor to purchase the p…

05/27/2023

We have been busy! A landlord was looking to sell four of his homes, as he had moved out of state a few years ago, and wanted to use the proceeds from selling these homes to invest in the area he is currently living in. Working with this seller proved to be a seamless process; we got to the closing table on time, and with no major hiccups!...

We have been busy! A landlord was looking to sell four of his homes, as he had moved out of state a few years ago, and wanted to use the proceeds from selling these homes to invest in the area he i…

05/13/2023

Often, there are homes available for sale that are not listed in a traditional manner. These are usually homeowners who have decided to sell their homes directly to an investor, without having showings, dealing with realtors or commissions, or for a variety of other possible reasons. We purchase many homes this way. This particular home was slightly different, because another investor held the contract....

Often, there are homes available for sale that are not listed in a traditional manner. These are usually homeowners who have decided to sell their homes directly to an investor, without having show…

04/29/2023

We recently purchased this home in Lincoln Park from a friend of a friend. At this point, most of our family and friends know that we “do real estate”, and that we buy houses ourselves. We are always humbled and grateful when someone refers us to help one of their loved ones. Having recently lost Tara’s father unexpectedly (almost 3 years ago), it always hits us hard when we are contacted by a seller who is calling us because they have lost a parent....

  We recently purchased this home in Lincoln Park from a friend of a friend. At this point, most of our family and friends know that we “do real estate”, and that we buy houses ourselves. We a…

03/03/2023

This house was a doozie! Another local investor power couple brought this one to us, as it didn’t fit their buying criteria at the time. These friends of ours purchase homes the same way we do, often directly from sellers, then fix them up to keep as rentals or to “flip” to a homeowner. They thought we might have interest in this property, and we did!...

This house was a doozie! Another local investor power couple brought this one to us, as it didn’t fit their buying criteria at the time. These friends of ours purchase homes the same way we do, oft…

02/21/2023

Our latest rehab! This Lincoln Park home needed quite a bit of work. Had to pull all of the hardwood, and use oil based kilz on the subfloor to fully get rid of the animal smell. Installed waterproof LVP throughout the main floor. Closed up the wall between the kitchen and living room in order to make a more functional kitchen and add an eat-in dining area. We also used some wasted space in the upstairs bedroom to create a nice, big closet!

01/19/2023

Spotlight on Downriver!

Join Local 4′s Christy McDonald for an extended look at how Wayne County’s Downriver region is going through a big makeover -- and what it could mean for the future of the community.