Why Metro Detroit's Rent is Growing While Other Markets Slow
Thursday, August 20
Rent growth is slowing down or actively contracting across the US. It's making a lot of out-of-state landlords nervous, and some are seriously questioning whether they should downsize their portfolios before things get worse. But we're really lucky, because we aren't seeing that happen in our ho...
Michigan Avenue: Detroit’s Next Rental Frontier
Friday, August 14
Corktown, with its high-end developments and sky-high property prices, has hit the point where investors and renters alike struggle to afford it. But there’s good news: The expansion of demand (and prices) is already pushing westward along Michigan Avenue. For investors looking to capture retur...
Are Squatter Scams Fake News?
Saturday, August 08
Something has been lighting up social media and news cycles like wildfire recently: squatter scams. Some people are even calling it a "manufactured crisis" driven by TikTok and sensational headlines. But as a seasoned property management company right here in Detroit, let us tell you—this is no ...
The Alarming Rise of Sophisticated Tenant Application Fraud
Thursday, August 06
Fraudulent tenant applications have always been a thorn in the side of landlords and property managers. For decades, it’s been the same old story of applicants fudging their previous landlord’s contact information or submitting faked pay stubs bought off the internet. But today, things have esc...
Metro Detroit Deep Dive: City of Westland
Thursday, July 30
Thinking about investing in Westland, Michigan? Good call. Let’s figure out if it’s the right move for your portfolio. Our Deep Dive series is designed specifically for landlords like you. We cut through the noise and give you the real data you need to make smart investment decisions in Metro D...
How to Spot a Bad PMC: The Communication Test
Thursday, July 23
When you hire a property management company (PMC), you're buying a service. You expect them to handle the day-to-day grind: tenant calls, late rent, contractor coordination, and keeping you updated. The one skill that underpins this entire service is communication. Get that wrong, and everythin...