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Ask any seasoned rental investor, and they’ll tell you: Property management is 10% real estate and 90% psychology. When you manage rentals, tenants will inevitably test your boundaries. They’ll push for extensions, give you vague promises about late rent, and occasionally try to bait you into unprofessional arguments to build a defense for themselves in […]
Real estate investing has always been about balancing risk and reward. But lately, we’re watching investors tip that balance way too far in one direction. From buying up Class A rentals in the post-2008 crash to the current trend of chasing cash flow in Class C and D properties—or banking on Section 8 or short-term […]
A forged signature and a filing fee. That’s the whole toolkit. With those two things, a stranger can walk into the Wayne County Register of Deeds, record a deed that says they own your rental, and start collecting rent on it. They could even feasibly sell it, or take out a loan against it — […]
Most property managers take the easy way out when it comes to setting a rental price: they look at Zillow, check a couple of nearby listings on the MLS, and pick a number somewhere in the middle. It’s cheap, it’s fast, and it’s completely inadequate for maximizing your long-term returns. If you want to optimize […]
“The Midwest, for the first time in my 24-year career, is the hottest market in the country.” That’s a direct quote from real estate veteran Jeff Glover in a recent report by The Detroit News. Why is the Midwest so hot, exactly? Coastal markets have completely priced out everyday buyers and renters. Meanwhile, places like […]
If your property management strategy relies on answering the office phone between 9 AM and 5 PM, you’re missing out on the vast majority of your market. Renter behavior has undergone a massive, structural shift over the last two years. Tenants aren’t browsing listings during their lunch breaks anymore—they’re shopping in the dark. The team […]
Over the past two years, we’ve seen more and more home renovations taking place across Detroit. People are fixing up their houses, private companies are breathing new life into old buildings, and the city is actively supporting this metro-wide beautification project with additional grants and resources. If you’re a landlord who owns property here, what […]
Real estate investing is all about seeing the wave before it breaks. What’s the biggest wave about to hit Metro Detroit? The Gordie Howe International Bridge. A recent tech development on the Detroit riverfront is a perfect leading indicator of what is coming. Last week, a California-backed tech startup named Birdstop Inc. announced it will […]
If you follow Detroit local news, you know that housing affordability is the hottest topic in city hall right now. On March 24, 2026, Mayor Mary Sheffield issued her third executive order. This one is entirely focused on steering more financial contributions toward affordable housing. Let’s break down exactly what this order does, how it […]
TL;DR: The 30-Second Summary A New York appellate court ruled that forcing landlords to accept Section 8 vouchers violates the 4th Amendment because it forces them to consent to government property searches. While this sets a massive legal precedent, Michigan landlords shouldn’t change their screening policies just yet. We need a local court to cite […]