Construction projects and maintenance repairs take a lot of time and effort. With everything you need to do as a landlord, it’s nearly impossible to do it all yourself. Instead, you need to hire contractors to help you. And that can be hard— because finding someone you trust is crucial. A bad, cheap contractor […]
Welcome to 2022, we look forward to a better year than 2021! We’re not aware of any other local management company sending their clients these type of updates. So, please be sure to share this with anyone you know interested in real estate investing or looking for a better property manager, so they can […]
Every year, it’s delightful to cozy up in front of the fireplace with some marshmallow-filled hot chocolate and your loved ones. Of course, it’s not fun when you have to crank the heat up to make your home more comfortable for your elderly aunt when she comes to visit. Especially when you get the […]
Lead-based paint used to be the standard formula for decades. We praised it for its quick drying time, resistance to moisture, wide application, and dense and opaque coverage. People could paint multiple coats without waiting too long, and the results were outstanding. Unfortunately, everybody used it from the 4th century BC until late in […]
Back in 2017 (check our blogs!) when Detroit announced their plans to enforce their Certificate of Compliance statutes, we predicted the following: A. Short-term landlords would eventually sell their Detroit rentals instead of doing the repairs to obtain a Certificate of Compliance. B. Committed investors would then have buying opportunities. C. Compliant landlords would see […]
Sure, it sounds odd—“walkable” and “Detroit.” After all, it is Motor City, where driving is the most convenient way to get around. But Detroit is changing with the times as more areas become more bikeable and walkable places. In fact, in 2016, Michigan Radio reported that the Metro Detroit area was third on a […]
Our last writeup for 2021! We truly hope you appreciate our extra efforts to keep you informed about the COVID & Eviction Moratorium impacts on tenant rent payment performance. There are a lot of issues outside of our control, but we want to communicate to keep you informed. Please send us any […]
We’ve now reached our final installment of our comprehensive Ultimate Real Estate Glossary. If you’re just starting out, feel free to go back and catch up on all the terms! Our glossary tackles all the important terms from A-Z to complete your real estate industry knowledge. For this particular installment, we’re tackling the terms […]
Contrary to what most people think, the City of Detroit has a lot of attractions for people to visit and enjoy. Not only is it part of an expansive Metro Detroit area with more than 4 million people, but the City of Detroit also serves as the region’s cultural and entertainment center. So […]
Today, we’re diving into what you need to know as a tenant when your landlord starts interfering, and how to deal with it. Like, what can you do when your landlord isn’t responding to your repair requests? How can you ask for more privacy? And how do you get your security deposit back? These are […]