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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.

2025-03-24

Record Price Cuts in February 2025: What Rental Investors Should Do Next

The housing market has seen a dramatic surge in price reductions this February, with 33.2% of listed homes slashing their prices—the highest figure for this month in over a decade. For rental investors, this signals an important shift in the market landscape. While rising mortgage rates have undoubtedly dampened buyer demand, it’s important to note […]

2025-03-21

Detroit Property Owners $46B Wealthier Than 10 Years Ago

If you bought property in Detroit 10 years ago, you’re in luck, my friend. Detroit’s housing market has seen remarkable growth over the past decade, pulling off what many thought impossible just a few years ago. Long pegged as one of the most undervalued markets in the country, the city is now turning heads with […]

2025-03-17

8 Key Rental Market Trends From Exclusive ShowMojo Data

What are the parts of your rental listing that make a real difference when it comes to shortening days-on-market? And which don’t? New insights from ShowMojo’s comprehensive rental marketing data—from over 1 million on-market periods nationwide—reveal just that. As our own property showing partner, they’ve shared their exclusive report with us. And it paints a […]

2025-03-13

4 Major Detroit Developments Opening in 2025

Detroit is gearing up for an exciting year in 2025, with several significant projects set to open or move forward, marking key milestones in the city’s redevelopment. These developments represent a range of uses—office, hospitality, retail, and public spaces—and highlight an urban renaissance that could benefit rental investors. Here’s an overview of the key projects […]

2025-03-10

Deep Dive into Morningside, a Detroit Neighborhood

Today we’re taking a real estate investor’s Deep Dive into the Morningside neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan. This is just one of Motor City’s 183 neighborhoods. Which is a lot. And that’s why we created this series to explore each one from the POV of a rental investor. We’re Detroiters who’ve owned, financed, flipped and managed […]

2025-03-03

New $14.2M Proposed Development on Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion

Detroit Investor News: A $14.2 million mixed-use development is set to transform the former Fred’s Furniture Liquidation Inc. store at 20201 Livernois Avenue into a vibrant hub featuring 50 apartments, a 4,000-square-foot restaurant, and an additional 3,000-square-foot commercial space. Spearheaded by Warren-based Brown Schroeder & Co. and Shelby Township-based BmK Design+Planning LLC, the project is […]

2025-02-24

Detroiters Fight Blight: Residents are Renovating Homes in Droves

Detroit’s housing narrative is changing, and residents are at the heart of it. Once-abandoned homes that sat decaying for decades are now sporting fresh roofs, manicured gardens, and stunning architectural restorations. If you’ve walked the streets of neighborhoods like Cornerstone Village, Hamtramck, or North End  lately, you’ve seen the energy firsthand. Life is returning to […]

2025-02-17

Why Rental Investors Should Eye the Michigan Ave Corridor Over Corktown

There’s a huge real estate bubble happening in Corktown, Detroit that spells big things for landlords. As the transformation of Corktown and the Ford redevelopment of historic Michigan Central Station continues to reshape Detroit’s real estate landscape, it’s easy to understand why the area’s property values have skyrocketed. However, for entry-level rental investors seeking more […]

2025-02-13

University of Michigan’s Center for Innovation: What this $9.5M Investment Means for Landlords

Detroit’s central neighborhoods are buzzing with activity. With the University of Michigan doubling its Center for Innovation footprint downtown, investing $9.5 million in additional land, it’s clear that major money is flowing into the city. Developments like this are stacking up across Downtown, Foxtown, and Corktown, cementing Detroit’s resurgence as a hub for innovation, business, […]

2025-02-10

Why Crime Rates “Plummeted” in Detroit in 2024 (& Why It’s Great News for Landlords)

Detroit is making headlines for all the right reasons. The city, once stigmatized for its high crime rates, recorded a historic drop in violent crime in 2024. Homicides fell by 19%—marking the lowest levels since 1965—while non-fatal shootings plummeted by 25%. These statistics showcase a city undergoing meaningful transformation, driven by collaborations between law enforcement, […]

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