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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.

2025-06-24

Crushing It on Zillow: Our Secret Sauce Revealed

Are We Bragging? Maybe. But We’ve Earned It. At Logical Property Management, we love to talk about transparency. And what better way to back that up than by showing exactly how our listings are performing on Zillow? It’s no small feat for us to say this, but we’re absolutely crushing it. Our clients’ properties are […]

2025-05-27

What Matters More in Rental Investing: Location or Property Class?

“Location, location, location!”  It’s the long-standing mantra every real estate investor hears.  And while there’s some truth to it, the focus on location alone is an oversimplification that can lead to costly mistakes.  What truly determines the success of your rental property investment isn’t just where it’s located—it’s the property class and how it aligns […]

2025-05-23

You Make Your Money When You BUY a Property

It’s a common gripe in real estate forums these days: “I can’t find any deals!”  But here’s the truth: It’s not that there are no deals out there. It’s that too many investors aren’t approaching the buying process the right way. The key to making money in real estate lies at the very start of […]

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 […]

2025-04-30

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 […]

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