It’s difficult to think about emergencies and worst-case scenarios. No one wants to think about their investment property burning down or flooding or falling victim to some other catastrophe. But, things happen. Just last year, we had to deal with a situation where...
Just as tenants expect you to provide a safe and habitable rental home, it’s perfectly reasonable for you to expect your tenants to pay rent on time. This is one of their main responsibilities, and it should be reinforced in your lease agreement and your penalties for...
Legal mistakes are expensive for rental property owners, and a complex process is usually required to dis-entangle yourself from a lawsuit or a complaint. Protect yourself and your Grand Rapids investment property by understanding the laws, rules, and regulations that...
Pricing your Grand Rapids rental property is a balance between earning as much as you can every month and remaining competitive in a crowded market. Your goal needs to be keeping vacancy rates low and attracting high-quality tenants. You don’t want to under-value your...
Firing a property management company can seem scary. These are the professionals who have access to your property and your financials. Change can feel impossible. But if you’re not receiving the services and the value that you expect from your management company, you...
Renting out a property seems like it should be pretty easy. You list it online, find a great tenant, and collect the rent every month. It’s usually not so simple. When you manage your own rental property, you have to deal with tenants and all their excuses for unpaid...
One of the best reasons to work with a Grand Rapids property management company is maintenance. Every rental property will need routine repairs from time to time, and even emergencies will occur once in a while that require an immediate and urgent response. We help...
Turning a home you or your family member once lived in into an income-producing real estate investment can be lucrative and financially rewarding. It can also be stressful and emotional. When you begin renting out a home, you have to remember that it’s a business. To...
One of the best ways to increase your ROI and earn more on your Grand Rapids rental property is by making simple and cost-effective property upgrades and updates. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on these improvements. There’s probably no need to renovate your...
The COVID pandemic has touched every industry and caused some confusion and setbacks for a lot of rental property owners and tenants in Grand Rapids and all over the world. At Short South Realty Group, we’re happy to say it’s been business as usual around here. This...