Are you thinking you might want to manage your Grand Rapids investment property on your own to avoid paying property management fees? That’s one approach. But, it may cost you more than you think. DIY landlords often realize, too late, that self-management comes...
How do you know your marketing plans are working? We’ve been leasing rental homes throughout Grand Rapids for years, and our ability to track data and analyze performance has given us some key metrics that tell us what’s working and what may need to be tweaked. The...
Property managers in Grand Rapids and throughout Michigan count on local exposure to rent out their properties, attract landlords and investors who might need help with leasing and management, and even to find vendors who can help them maintain their portfolio of...
Marketing basics are well-understood even by self-managing landlords and rental property owners who are new to the market. You know what you have to do. Prospective tenants are looking at hundreds of rental listings; you need to help your property stand out with a...
As you begin your search for a Grand Rapids property management partner, you likely have a list of services that are important to you. It’s essential to have a property manager who can lease and market your home, screen tenants, negotiate a lease agreement, enforce...
Maintaining a rental property is sometimes as easy as sending out your trusted vendors and service providers to take care of a leak, a broken appliance, or a toilet that won’t flush. Sometimes, it’s a more complicated repair that requires planning and budgeting. Maybe...
Leasing, managing, and maintaining rental properties can be a complex and time-consuming process, even for professional and experienced Grand Rapids property managers. It takes time and resources to field inquiries about vacant homes, manage tenant disputes and...
When you own Grand Rapids rental property, your success typically all comes down to on-time rent collection. Rent collection isn’t always as easy as it should be. Even well-screened tenants can hit a difficult patch in their financial lives. If they have to deal...
Fair housing laws are on the books at federal and state levels to discourage unequal treatment and prevent discrimination in rental housing. Rental property owners and landlords in Grand Rapids need to at least know the very basics when it comes to fair housing laws....
Renting out a Grand Rapids home, you expect you’re going to place tenants who will comply with the lease agreement and meet all the requirements that are set forth there. This is a binding legal document that has been signed by all parties. You’ve screened your...