A, B, C, D: Which property class should new investors go for in Metro
Wednesday, September 29
With 5 million locals, growing demand for rental properties, and an affordable housing market, Metro Detroit’s 185 cities attract rental investors to this area from all over the country and the world. The area as a whole is on the rise, and more landlords want to get into this market. Housed w...
The Low Down on Tenant Placement: DIY vs Agent vs PMC
Thursday, September 23
DIY vs Agent vs PMCSeasoned landlords know that there’s a lot of moving parts when it comes to finding quality tenants - prepping the property, taking pics, writing ads, posting ads, handling questions, scheduling showings, dealing with no-shows, taking applications, screening applicants, prepari...
Rent Control—Is it Bad for Landlords?
Wednesday, September 08
We all know there are many reasons that drive landlords to raise their rent, so it's hard to imagine investing in an area that has rent control regulations in place. Who would want to restrict themselves from keeping up with market rates, inflation, tax increases, and generating more rental in...
Deep Dive into Detroit Neighborhoods: University District
Saturday, September 04
If you're like most rental investors, the City of Detroit is definitely on your radar with its affordable housing market and increasing demand for single-family homes. As a result, investors looking to yield solid cash flow are gravitating to Michigan's "Motor City," where opportunities to acqu...
Metro Detroit Cities Deep Dive: Hamtramck
Tuesday, August 24
If you’ve been interested in real estate for a while, you’ve most likely already heard of the famous rental market scene and affordable housing stock in Metro Detroit—encompassing Detroit, Warren, and Dearborn. However, Metro Detroit is also notorious for being overwhelming and confusing even to...
How to Raise Rent the Right Way
Thursday, August 19
Besides the day-to-day responsibilities of managing tenants and maintaining your properties, raising rent is an essential responsibility of every landlord. As expenses rise, rent amounts need to climb alongside them, so you can: 1. Keep up with inflation and market rates2. Pay for increasing prop...