Rochester Hills Multifamily Buyer
Sell Your Commercial Property In Rochester Hills, MI
Skyline Capital Investments buys commercial apartment buildings of 5+ units in Rochester Hills and across Oakland County — listed or off-market, stabilized or value-add. Get clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours.
- 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
Rochester Hills Submarkets: Rochester · Auburn Hills · Shelby Township · Oakland Township — Oakland County, MI
Why Rochester Hills
Why We Buy Multifamily In Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills, Michigan is an Oakland County city of 77,089 residents, ACS 2020–2024, home to part of Oakland University's campus, FANUC America's robotics headquarters and Rochester Community Schools. Renters hold 23.3% of its 29,486 occupied homes, below Oakland County's 27.3%, while median gross rent of $1,644 a month tops the county's $1,376. Owners who plan to sell commercial property in Rochester Hills, MI will find a higher-income, newer-built rental market, with 16.1% of housing in buildings of five or more units.
Oakland University
Oakland University reported 15,979 students in fall 2025, and its 1,441-acre campus extends into Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills.FANUC America robotics HQ
FANUC America runs its main robotics products headquarters at 3900 W Hamlin Road in Rochester Hills, per the company.Rochester Community Schools
Rochester Community Schools employed 1,884 people in 2021, listed second among Rochester Hills employers in the city's financial summary.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Rochester Hills
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
Rochester Hills Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Rochester Hills
Renters occupy 6,880 of Rochester Hills' 29,486 occupied homes, or 23.3%, ACS 2020–2024, below Oakland County's 27.3% renter share. Buildings with five or more units make up 16.1% of Rochester Hills' 30,921 housing units, against 18.4% countywide. About 39.5% of Rochester Hills homes predate 1980, and the median year built is 1984, versus 1975 for Oakland County.
Rents and affordability in Rochester Hills
Median gross rent in Rochester Hills is $1,644 a month, ACS 2020–2024, above Oakland County's $1,376 and Michigan's $1,129. Median household income is $120,694, against $97,760 for Oakland County, and 38.6% of Rochester Hills renters pay 30% or more of income on housing. Owners deciding whether to sell commercial property in Rochester Hills, MI can compare those figures with HUD's fair market rents below.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR, Detroit-Warren-Livonia area |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,047 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,167 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,459 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,777 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,929 |
Property taxes in Oakland County
Rochester Hills' 2024 city millage totals 10.8473 mills, per the city treasury's published schedule. Under MCL 211.27a, taxable value resets to state equalized value, assessed at 50% of true cash value, the year after a transfer. A $2,000,000 sale therefore lands near $1,000,000 in taxable value and about $10,847 a year at the city's 10.8473 mills, before school, county and other levies.
State and county transfer tax together run $4.30 per $500 of value, about $17,200 on that sale. Model both before you sell commercial real estate in Rochester Hills, MI.
Landlord rules in Rochester Hills
Michigan caps security deposits at 1 1/2 months' rent under MCL 554.602, and landlords must mail a damages notice within 30 days after occupancy ends under MCL 554.609. Nonpayment of rent allows a written 7-day notice to quit under MCL 554.134. Local governments may not enact rent control under MCL 123.411, so Rochester Hills cannot cap rents.
What this means for a Rochester Hills owner
Rochester Hills pairs part of Oakland University's campus and FANUC America's robotics headquarters with a renter base smaller than the county's. Owners ready to sell commercial property in Rochester Hills, MI should price the taxable value reset first. Skyline Capital Investments buys buildings with five or more units.
If you want to sell your apartment building in Rochester Hills, our cap rate calculator and seller page show how we underwrite it.
Seller Notes
What Shapes A Rochester Hills Offer
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- Rochester Hills' 2024 city millage is 10.8473 mills, billed on the winter tax statement.
- Michigan law bars local rent control, so Rochester Hills leases follow statewide landlord-tenant statutes.
- Model the taxable value reset before you sell commercial real estate in Rochester Hills, MI.
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Taxes & Rules For Rochester Hills Property
The Michigan rules that shape any deal in Rochester Hills: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Rochester Hills Seller FAQ
Is now a good time to sell commercial property in Rochester Hills, MI?
Rochester Hills' median gross rent of $1,644 a month, ACS 2020-2024, sits above Oakland County's $1,376, and median household income is $120,694. Those figures support rents, but a sale resets taxable value, so price the tax change before selling commercial property in Rochester Hills.
What should I know before I sell commercial real estate in Rochester Hills, MI?
Under MCL 211.27a, taxable value resets to state equalized value after a transfer, about $1,000,000 on a $2,000,000 sale. Transfer tax adds $4.30 per $500, roughly $17,200, and Rochester Hills' 10.8473 city mills apply to the new taxable value.
What is the average rent in Rochester Hills, Michigan?
ACS 2020-2024 puts median gross rent in Rochester Hills at $1,644 a month, above Michigan's $1,129. HUD's FY2027 fair market rents for the Detroit-Warren-Livonia area run from $1,047 for an efficiency to $1,459 for two bedrooms.
How much of Rochester Hills housing is in apartment buildings?
Buildings with five or more units hold 16.1% of Rochester Hills' 30,921 housing units, ACS 2020-2024, versus 18.4% in Oakland County. About 39.5% of Rochester Hills homes predate 1980, and the median year built is 1984.
Does Rochester Hills, Michigan have rent control?
No. MCL 123.411 bars Michigan local governments from enacting rent control ordinances. Rochester Hills leases follow statewide rules, including a 1 1/2 month deposit cap and a 30-day damages notice, which matter when owners sell multifamily property in Rochester Hills.
What if my Rochester Hills 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 Rochester Hills brokers and agents?
We do. Agents can bring us listed or pocket-listing deals in Rochester Hills, and we keep every conversation confidential.
Can I sell rental property in Rochester Hills with tenants in place?
Yes. We buy apartment buildings with tenants in place and keep existing leases intact. As a commercial real estate buyer focused on 5+ unit properties, we underwrite the current rent roll as it stands.
How fast can I sell my apartment building in Rochester Hills?
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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