We’re not aware of any other local management company sending their clients these types of updates! Please let us know if you hear of another company doing so. Please be sure to share this with anyone you know interested in real estate investing or looking for a better property manager, so they can see what […]
We’re not aware of any other local management company sending their clients these types of updates! Please let us know if you hear of another company doing so. Please be sure to share this with anyone you know interested in real estate investing or looking for a better property manager, so they can see what […]
Everything seems to be going smoothly with your rental unit, but your lease agreement is about to end and you need to stay a little longer What should you do? Well, there are two options: lease extension and lease renewal. Now, you might be thinking, what’s the difference between those two options? Although similar, they […]
As landlords, we often have to deal with tenants’ disputes and disagreements. If you’re arguing over something worth $6,500 or less, you have the option to file a case with the Small Claims Court. This division of the District Court is an excellent resource for resolving disputes without going through a costly and time-consuming lawsuit. […]
How often have you spilled red wine on a carpet? We’re all guilty of it. And maintaining it can be a lot of work, especially in a rental. Not only does it make the property look nicer, but it’s also required by law in some cases. In this article, we’ll discuss why landlords should keep […]
The long story short is this: No, you do not need a license to rent residential property in Michigan if you’re a landlord who wants to do it yourself. As of right now, the state does not have a licensing system for landlords. However, you will need a brokerage license if you want to show […]
Tenants rarely take responsibility for repair issues, so landlords need strong language in lease agreements to legally charge tenants for problems they cause. We just had another experience that reminded us why our lease has so many clauses. A Tenant contacted us because their kitchen drain was clogged. We asked what caused the problem and […]
We’ve just heard about another two local property management companies “having difficulties” meeting the needs and expectations of their rental property owner clients. First, let’s make sure everyone reading this understands we’re not perfect and make no claim to be. But, we do like to think we’re better than most, if not all, our competitors. […]
We’ve seen a sharp increase in the number of tenants calling on our rentals that are moving from Detroit! It’s our corporate policy to ask every prospective tenant where they live now and why they’re moving. We do it to better understand what type of home they’re looking for and what we have that might […]
How many landlords have checked out a rental applicant using social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc? Be honest – how many landlords have ever even thought about it? It could be a great additional tool to supplement a light credit file or for applicants that can’t prove their claimed income. We’ve been reading […]