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Welcome to the Logical Property Management Blog. Below you'll find blog posts specific to Property Owners or Tenants to learn more about how we work and what you should be looking for.

2025-05-16

How to Screen a Property Management Company Like You Screen Tenants

Hiring the right Property Management Company (PMC) is one of the most important decisions a landlord can make. A great PMC manages your rental properties efficiently, boosts your ROI, and provides peace of mind. On the other hand, choosing the wrong company can result in costly mistakes, mismanagement, and legal woes. So how do you […]

2025-05-12

How to Screen a PMC BETTER than a Tenant – Part 3: The Management Contract

When you hire a Property Management Company (PMC), you are handing over control of one of your biggest investments. But without a detailed and binding management contract, how confident can you be that your expectations will be met? Unfortunately, a common mistake landlords make is thinking that a shorter contract is better. This could not […]

2025-05-08

How to Screen a PMC BETTER Than a Tenant – Part 2: Communication & Documentation

Communication and documentation form the backbone of a good working relationship between property owners and their Property Management Company (PMC). When mismanaged, these areas can lead to unnecessary frustrations, misunderstandings, and costly mistakes. This article dives into why you should screen PMCs for strong communication and documentation systems and provides insights on how to do […]

2025-05-05

How to Screen a PMC BETTER Than a Tenant – Part 1: Services & Processes

Making the wrong decision on a potential tenant can cost thousands in lost rents, damages and legal fees. Making the wrong decision when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) can cost even more. That’s why picking the right PMC requires diligence, precise questioning, and a critical eye for services and processes. This guide will explore […]

2025-05-02

Financing Emergency Home Repairs: The Role of Installment Loans

Fix-and-flip investors understand that time is money. A surprise leaky pipe or blown roof can stall a renovation project—and the longer it’s stalled, the more expensive it’ll be. In healthy housing markets such as Detroit—where homes tend to require rehab before being placed on the market—having cash in hand can mean the difference between a […]

2025-04-30

Why Investors Should Look West of Corktown for Real Estate Opportunities

Corktown, a neighborhood of apartment sky-rises and corporate office towers next to Downtown Detroit, was the first area to feel the real estate boom in Motor City. Once Downtown was revitalized, Corktown soon followed. With projects like the massive overhaul of Michigan Central Station and a series of high-profile developments, the area has seen meteoric […]

2025-04-25

Deep Dive into Eastpointe, MI: A Detroit Ring City

Today, we’re Deep Diving into the City of Eastpointe in Macomb County, Michigan. Eastpointe is just one of Metro Detroit’s 185 cities and 290 neighborhoods. We’ve created this series to explore each one, giving real estate investors all the info they need to decide where to buy next in this fast-developing area. We’re Detroiters who’ve […]

2025-04-22

Eviction Horror Story – Episode 4: The Tenant with Too Much Stuff

What Do You Do When There’s Too Much to Evict? You’ve shown up on eviction day. It’s the final stage of a long, drawn-out process. The legal battles are behind you, and today’s goal is simple but crucial: remove the tenant’s possessions and secure the property. Arriving with your crew, law enforcement by your side, […]

2025-04-16

Predictions for Metro Detroit’s Rental Market in 2025

As we step into 2025, Detroit’s rental market finds itself at the intersection of steady transformation and new opportunities. Real estate trends, fueled by rising home prices, major infrastructure projects, and changing buyer behaviors, are reshaping the city’s landscape. For experienced landlords and investors, understanding these shifts is key to capitalizing on Detroit’s evolving rental […]

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