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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.

2024-09-09

Eviction Horror Story: Episode 3

As property managers with over 25 years of experience, we’ve seen our fair share of tenants who were more trouble than they were worth. But our most recent eviction story stands out as a cautionary tale for every landlord. Let us take you through the relentless cycle of late payments, mounting fees, and legal battles […]

2024-09-02

Why the Rental Market is Increasingly Tenant-Driven

As technology advances, the rental market has seen a significant shift towards being tenant-driven. Why? Because people want convenience, quick resolution times, and more self-service options. And things like virtual tours, online scheduling for viewings, and online rental applications are making this possible. New data from thousands of rental listings shows just how much of […]

2024-08-13

Monthly Cost of Buying a House vs Renting

Since the year 2000, the cost of both renting and buying a home in the US has increased. But they haven’t done so at the same rate. This fascinating time-lapse graph shows how both monthly mortgage payments and rents have moved over the past quarter of a century – but there’s one huge difference that […]

2024-08-06

Tenant Payment Performance Update v2024-07

We’re unaware of any other local management company sending their clients these updates! Please share this with anyone interested in real estate investing or looking for a better property manager, so they can see what they are missing! CITY DETROIT EVICTIONS UPDATE Detroit’s 36th District Court is still taking on average 2-4 weeks longer than suburban […]

2024-08-05

Ford’s New Tech Campus Opens in Detroit: A Game-Changer for the City

Historic Michigan Central Station sat empty for nearly three decades before Ford Motor Company announced plans in 2018 to rehabilitate the building. This landmark project, which saw an investment of nearly $1 billion, aimed to transform the once-abandoned train station into a state-of-the-art hub for innovation and technology. Now, after six years of construction, the […]

2024-07-30

America’s Housing Crisis and Detroit: What It Means for Landlords

America is grappling with a severe housing shortage, with estimates indicating a shortfall of anywhere from 2 million to 6 million homes. This crisis is largely driven by local zoning rules that dictate where and what types of homes can be built. And, as efforts like the National Zoning Atlas start to shed light on […]

2024-07-22

Are Squatter Scams Real or Just Hype?

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about squatter scams, particularly on social media. Some people claim it’s just another “manufactured crisis” driven by sensational headlines and TikTok. But as a property management company with boots on the ground in Detroit, we can confidently say—squatter scams are a genuine issue, and they’re becoming increasingly prevalent. […]

2024-07-15

Eviction Horror Stories: Episode 2

In the latest edition of our Eviction Horror Stories series, we’re looking at an MFR property in Detroit that took nearly 5 months of insanely hard work from our team to sort out – but sort it out, we did. Here’s how: In late October 2023, we got a call from a potential new client […]

2024-07-08

Population Uptick Makes Now the Perfect Time to Invest in Detroit

Let’s talk about some fantastic news coming out of Detroit. For the first time since the 1950s, Motor City has seen a population increase. According to the latest U.S. Census estimates, Detroit’s population grew by 0.3% in 2023. This might seem like a modest gain, but it’s monumental when you consider it’s the first rise […]

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