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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.

2024-01-02

2024 Metro Detroit Real Estate Forecast for Rental Property Investors

Is 2024 a good time to invest in Metro Detroit rental properties? Well, to help you decide, we’ve collected evidence-based trends on the real estate market for you to review. Although this article isn’t a comprehensive source for you to make final investment decisions in the tri-county area, the information will give you a good […]

2023-10-09

5 Ways a Rental Property Makes Money (And How You Can Do it All)

A common notion amongst landlords is that making money off rental properties is all about collecting monthly rental checks. Well, that’s partly true, but it’s not the whole story. While consistent cash flow from tenants is undoubtedly essential, there are more ways your rental property can bring in money and boost your profits. In this […]

2023-10-02

Are Your Rents Below-Market? Here Are 3 Ways To Adjust Your Rents

Maddie and Isabella have identical rental properties—think Madame Mallory’s Saule Pleureur across the street from Hassan’s family restaurant in The Hundred-Foot Journey. The two businesses have a committed clientele, but when the market turns, one strategy determines their success or failure. Maddie focuses on maintaining occupancy. Meanwhile, across the street, Isabella watches market trends and […]

2023-09-04

Prorated Rent: How and Why You Should Calculate It

For landlords, maximizing profitability is one of the most important things about renting out a property. And a big part of that is minimizing vacancy times. So, if you want to maximize your profits, it’s better to be flexible to accommodate tenants who wish to move in the middle of the month, or who want […]

2023-08-28

How to Spot Fake Emotional Support Animal Letters

Over the past decade, emotional support animals (ESA) have become the topic of discussion, popping up everywhere, from airports to rental properties. While these animals can provide their owners with great companionship and support, people have been faking emotional support animals just to bend the rules and keep their pets in rental units where animals […]

2023-05-08

2023 Metro Detroit Real Estate Forecast for Rental Property Investors

Is 2023 a good time to invest in Metro Detroit rental properties? To help you evaluate, we’ve collected evidence-based trends on the real estate market for you to review. Although this article isn’t a comprehensive source for you to make final investment decisions, the information will give you a good grasp of the real estate […]

2023-03-20

5 Reasons Why High Interest Rates Don’t Affect Rental Property Investments

Are you on the fence about investing in rental properties? We get it. They say you can’t go wrong with (most) real estate investments. But with interest rates climbing and seemingly unpredictable, you might have second thoughts. Rentals are often seen as a safe, reliable way to make money. Many investors choose them for a […]

2023-01-23

The Huge Rent Bubble in the Room that No Investors Want to Talk About, But Should

The market was doing well…until it wasn’t. In the past 8 months, the US rental market did a complete turnaround, ending the 20-month streak of increasing rent amounts across 27 of the 40 biggest cities. Prices fell by 0.1% in August 2022, according to Apartments.com, much to every investor’s despair—and may now threaten investment returns. […]

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