Pontiac Multifamily Buyer
Sell Your Commercial Property In Pontiac, MI
From Auburn Hills to Bloomfield Hills, we buy Pontiac multifamily and commercial apartment properties of 5+ units in every condition. Owners and agents get a straight answer on fit, usually within two business days.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Pontiac Submarkets: Auburn Hills · Waterford · Bloomfield Hills · Sylvan Lake — Oakland County, MI
Why Pontiac
Why We Buy Multifamily In Pontiac
Pontiac, Michigan is an Oakland County city where renters hold 53.4% of the city's 25,617 occupied homes, under ACS 2020–2024 estimates, far above the county's 27.3% renter share. Stellantis employs about 8,000 people at its Auburn Hills headquarters, Oakland County is moving 700 employees into a downtown Pontiac campus by spring 2026, and Trinity Health Oakland runs a 486-bed hospital on Woodward Avenue. Median gross rent in Pontiac runs $1,063 a month, below Oakland County's $1,376. Owners who plan to sell commercial property in Pontiac, MI should weigh this first.
Stellantis Auburn Hills HQ
Stellantis employs about 8,000 people at its North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, with 2,000 more planned.Oakland County downtown campus
Oakland County is moving about 700 government employees into a new downtown Pontiac campus by spring 2026.Trinity Health Oakland
Trinity Health Oakland runs a 486-bed teaching hospital on Woodward Avenue in Pontiac, per the health system's official location page.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Pontiac
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Pontiac Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Pontiac
Renters hold 53.4% of Pontiac's 25,617 occupied homes, or 13,677 households, under ACS 2020–2024 estimates, far above Oakland County's 27.3% renter share. Just 22.4% of Pontiac's housing sits in 5+ unit buildings, against 18.4% countywide. The median Pontiac home dates to 1961, and 75.3% of units were built before 1980.
Rents and affordability in Pontiac
Pontiac's median gross rent is $1,063 a month, ACS 2020–2024, well below Oakland County's $1,376. Median household income in Pontiac is $44,329, against $97,760 countywide, and 50.0% of Pontiac renters pay 30% or more of income on housing. Owners deciding whether to sell commercial property in Pontiac, MI should weigh these figures against HUD's fair market rents below.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,047 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,167 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,459 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,777 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,929 |
Property taxes in Oakland County
Pontiac's city council levies an 18.9957-mill operating rate under Oakland County's 2023 Apportionment Report of Local Tax Rates, tax code 63030. Michigan's constitution and MCL 211.27a cap taxable value at 50% of true cash value, resetting to the state equalized value at a sale, so a $2,000,000 Pontiac apartment sale would land near a $1,000,000 taxable value and about $18,996 a year in city tax alone, before other millages.
State and county transfer tax together run $4.30 per $500 of value under MCL 207.525 and MCL 207.504, or about $17,200 on that sale, worth modeling before anyone decides to sell commercial real estate in Pontiac, MI.
Landlord rules in Pontiac
Michigan caps security deposits at 1.5 months' rent under MCL 554.602, and Pontiac landlords must return deposits or itemize damages within 30 days under MCL 554.609. Nonpayment notices need 7 days under MCL 554.134, and month-to-month tenancies end on one month's notice under the same section. Pontiac also runs a property rental registration and inspection program through its Building Safety Division, and state law bars local rent control under MCL 123.411.
What this means for a Pontiac owner
Pontiac pairs a renter-majority population with Stellantis's North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, Oakland County's incoming downtown Pontiac campus for about 700 employees, and Trinity Health Oakland's 486-bed hospital on Woodward Avenue. An owner ready to sell commercial property in Pontiac, MI should price the rental registration cycle and the city's tax reset before they sell your apartment building in Pontiac.
Those still weighing whether to sell commercial real estate in Pontiac, MI can model both cost lines with our cap rate calculator and seller page, which explain how we underwrite Pontiac buildings.
Before You Sell
Selling In Pontiac
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- Pontiac's city council levies an 18.9957-mill rate, per Oakland County's 2023 Apportionment Report.
- Michigan law preempts local rent control, so Pontiac leases and deposits follow state statutes.
- Owners should price Pontiac's rental registration cycle before they sell multifamily property in Pontiac, MI.
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Taxes & Rules For Pontiac Property
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Pontiac Seller FAQ
Is now a good time to sell commercial property in Pontiac, MI?
Pontiac's 53.4% renter share and $1,063 median gross rent, ACS 2020-2024, point to steady renter demand, while Stellantis keeps growing its Auburn Hills headquarters nearby. Owners should still price the registration cycle and 18.9957-mill tax rate before listing.
What should I know before I sell commercial real estate in Pontiac, MI?
Pontiac's 22.4% share of housing in 5+ unit buildings sits above Oakland County's 18.4% baseline, and the city's 18.9957-mill rate resets at closing under MCL 211.27a. Our cap rate calculator and seller page model both costs first.
What is the average rent in Pontiac, Michigan?
Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates put Pontiac's median gross rent at $1,063 a month, below Oakland County's $1,376. HUD's FY2027 fair market rents for the Detroit-Warren-Livonia area run from $1,047 for an efficiency to $1,929 for a four-bedroom unit.
What is the property tax rate on apartment buildings in Pontiac?
Pontiac's city council levies an 18.9957-mill operating rate, per Oakland County's 2023 Apportionment Report. Taxable value resets to 50% of true cash value at a sale, so a $2,000,000 building would owe about $18,996 in city tax alone.
Does Pontiac, Michigan have rent control?
No. Michigan's MCL 123.411 bars local governments from enacting or enforcing rent control ordinances. Pontiac leases, deposits and eviction notices instead follow statewide landlord-tenant law, worth knowing before selling commercial property in Pontiac, MI changes hands.
What if my Pontiac building has vacancies or deferred maintenance?
That is often where we add the most value. We buy buildings that need renovation, new management, or lease-up, and we account for that in our offer.
Do you work with Pontiac brokers and agents?
We do. Agents can bring us listed or pocket-listing deals in Pontiac, and we keep every conversation confidential.
Who buys occupied rental property in Pontiac?
We do. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit multifamily, and we buy apartment buildings with tenants in place, including properties with below-market rents.
How fast can I sell my apartment building in Pontiac?
Most owners get clear feedback within 48 hours of sending the address, unit count, and a rent roll. Closing is typically set around your timeline, including extra time for a 1031 exchange.
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