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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.

2025-01-27

When Landlord-Tenant Relations Turn Fatal

In 2024, two tenants in Detroit were involved in shootings that claimed their lives. These tragic incidents happened within 5 months of each other, and both were the result of escalating landlord-tenant tensions. So, as property managers in Detroit who’ve worked through countless tenant disputes and evictions ourselves, this news hit particularly close to home. […]

2025-01-20

8 Rental Listing Mistakes That Are Increasing Your Days-on-Market

If your rental property is sitting on the market longer than you’d like, you’re not alone. Every landlord is looking for ways to minimize vacancy periods and maximize their rental income. Fortunately, new data from ShowMojo provides powerful insights into what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to rental listings. ShowMojo analyzed over 500,000 on-market periods […]

2025-01-13

Deep Dive into Cornerstone Village, a Detroit Neighborhood

Want to invest in Detroit because you’ve heard that you can find properties here for under $100k and earn strong cash flow by renting them out? The truth is, that’s no longer true of a lot of neighborhoods here. House prices in Detroit have skyrocketed in recent years. The only places they haven’t are in […]

2024-12-16

Deep Dive into North End, a Detroit Neighborhood

Welcome to North End. This neighborhood just north of Midtown Detroit is really one to watch for rental property investors. There are a LOT of opportunities here – you just have to pick the right block. That’s why we’re doing these Deep Dive series on each of the City of Detroit’s 105 neighborhoods. We want […]

2024-12-10

Royal Oak’s Rental Boom: How Landlords Can Capitalize

As Royal Oak anticipates a surge in its renter population, landlords are presented with a unique opportunity to capitalize on the evolving housing market here. This southern Oakland County city, known for its vibrant downtown and residential neighborhoods, is already pretty popular with Detroit residents. But now, it’s set to witness a significant increase in […]

2024-12-02

Dealing With Tenant Requests Over the Holidays

The holidays are right around the corner—the busiest time of the year for many, including landlords. While the festive season is a time for joy and good cheer, it can also be a particularly challenging time of the year for rental property owners. This is also the season when you want to spend more time […]

2024-11-25

Can Landlords Still Reject Section 8 in Michigan? Latest News Update

The Michigan State legislature has already approved Senate Bills 205-208, which together make it illegal for landlords to discriminate on the basis of income source. So can landlords still reject Section 8 tenants in Michigan? As of the time of writing (November 2024), the answer is: Yes. But for how long remains to be seen. […]

2024-11-11

Motor City Attracts New Automotive Startups – Investors, Pay Attention!

Detroit is undergoing a transformation right now. With Ford’s reopening of Michigan Central Station as a hub for automated vehicle research, the city is once again emerging as a hub for technology and innovation. Recent developments have underscored this evolution, with significant investments and relocations reshaping the city’s landscape. Two news stories highlight this shift: […]

2024-11-04

Deep Dive into Corktown, a Detroit Neighborhood

Welcome to Corktown, the heart of Detroit’s booming rental market, where affordable housing and lucrative investment opportunities converge. There’s just one problem with taking advantage of all those great real estate gems… Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, the complexity of the City of Detroit—with its 183 neighborhoods—can be overwhelming. Each area […]

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