What's a good cap rate in Flint?

In Flint, cap rates typically run around 8.5% (Michigan state median). A deal above that line is outperforming the local market; below it, you're paying up for appreciation or stability. TrueCap shows where any specific Flint deal lands versus this benchmark.

What's the average rent for a rental in Flint?

A typical rental in Flint runs about $900–$1,300/mo (estimate; varies by neighborhood, size, and condition). TrueCap auto-fills HUD Fair Market Rent for the exact address you enter.

What is the property tax rate in Michigan?

Michigan's effective property tax rate is about 1.38% of value per year — the figure TrueCap applies by default for Flint deals. You can override it with the exact local rate.

Flint, MI

Flint rental property analysis

Flint is a deep-value cash-flow market — among the lowest prices in the country, for disciplined operators who screen carefully.

Flint market snapshot

Cash-flow market

Higher typical cap rates — built for monthly cash flow more than price growth.

Typical cap rate

8.5%

Michigan state median

Typical rent

$900–$1,300/mo

est., SFR / small multi

Typical price

$70,000–$150,000

est., all-in

Property tax

1.38%

Michigan effective

Rent is HUD Fair Market Rent where available, otherwise a market estimate; price is a market estimate. Cap-rate and tax are the defaults TrueCap applies — enter a specific address for exact, auto-filled numbers.

Sources & methodology. These are screening defaults and market estimates — not an appraisal, and not financial, tax, or legal advice. Verify rents, taxes, insurance, and local landlord/tenant law against the county assessor and your state's landlord-tenant statute before relying on them.

Data: HUD Fair Market Rent · FRED 30-yr mortgage rate · Tax Foundation (property tax) · Updated June 2026

Metro-level estimates — precision is lower at the neighborhood and parcel level; pull a specific address for exact, auto-filled figures. Reviewed by the TrueCap team. See our full methodology.

Is Flint a good place to buy rentals?

Eye-catching yields at rock-bottom entry, but population decline and old stock mean neighborhood and tenant selection are everything.

See the full Michiganinvesting guide — taxes, landlord law & top metros →

Neighborhoods to look at in Flint

Grand Blanc

Suburb; desirable, stable, reliable tenants.

Flint Township

Affordable, steadier demand.

Neighborhood notes are starting points, not recommendations — always underwrite the specific property.

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