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.
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 […]
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, […]
Well, it’s official. Michigan Senate Bills 205-207 were signed into law on December 30, 2024 by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. That means it’s now against the law for Detroit landlords to discriminate against tenants on the basis of income source. And that includes Section 8 voucher holders. We’ve talked at length about what these bills would […]
For 9 years straight, property prices have been on the rise in Detroit. Does that mean its days as a famously affordable city to invest in rental properties are numbered? No. With property values continuing to climb at unprecedented rates and neighborhood revitalizations taking hold city-wide, the Motor City is rapidly becoming an even better […]
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 […]
Detroit attracts buy-and-hold investors because it has: Low barrier to entry: Properties under $150k Healthy returns: Strong rental cash flow Long-term growth: High appreciation rates But you can only win here if you know where to invest. That’s because the City of Detroit has 183 neighborhoods, all different from one another (some pretty starkly different). […]
We spoke recently about new proposed legislation (Senate Bills 205-208) that would prevent landlords from being able to discriminate against tenants on the basis of their source of income. If passed into law, this would mean that any landlord with 5 or more properties in the state of Michigan would be unable to reject Section […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]