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Normal Wear and Tear versus Tenant Damage – How to Tell the Difference for Your Grand Rapids Rental

Normal Wear and Tear versus Tenant Damage – How to Tell the Difference for Your Grand Rapids Rental

Jan 27, 2023 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

After a tenant has moved out of your Grand Rapids rental property, you’ll find yourself inspecting the home to gain an understanding of what work needs to be done before it’s ready to rent again. You’re also inspecting for property damage which might impact the...

Who is in Charge of Landscaping My Grand Rapids Rental Property?

Who is in Charge of Landscaping My Grand Rapids Rental Property?

Dec 30, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

When the exterior of your Grand Rapids rental property is attractive and inviting, it will be more desirable to high quality tenants. The right landscaping can keep your rental values high and ensure a brief vacancy period. Good tenants will be eager to rent a home...

A Guide to Pets, Service Animals, and Companion Animals for Your Grand Rapids Property

A Guide to Pets, Service Animals, and Companion Animals for Your Grand Rapids Property

Nov 25, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

Pets do not have any legal rights when it comes to rental housing, and neither do pet owners. You can decide whether or not you want to make your Grand Rapids rental property pet-friendly or not.  Many owners recognize the value of allowing pets. It’s easier and...

What Can Be Deducted From My Tenant’s Security Deposit? | Grand Rapids Property Management

What Can Be Deducted From My Tenant’s Security Deposit? | Grand Rapids Property Management

Oct 28, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

Conflicts and disputes can quickly and easily arise over security deposits. When you rent out a Grand Rapids property, you collect a security deposit from your tenant before they move in. At the end of the lease term, most tenants expect to get that deposit back in...

How Long Will It Take to Get a New Tenant in My Grand Rapids Rental Property?

How Long Will It Take to Get a New Tenant in My Grand Rapids Rental Property?

Sep 30, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

If you’re like most rental property owners in Grand Rapids, you’re eager to get a new tenant in your home almost as soon as your existing tenant moves out. The turnover process is expensive, and the longer your home is vacant, the lower your earnings and the higher...

How Do You Choose Which Grand Rapids Property Management Company to Hire?

How Do You Choose Which Grand Rapids Property Management Company to Hire?

Aug 26, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

Choosing a Grand Rapids property management company is an important part of your investment experience. Whether you own one rental property or an entire portfolio of assets, you need a professional team that’s experienced, capable, and responsive.  If you’re wondering...

Do I Need an Onsite Manager? Grand Rapids Property Management Expert Answers

Do I Need an Onsite Manager? Grand Rapids Property Management Expert Answers

May 27, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

Investors in Grand Rapids who own large or even mid-size apartment buildings or condo communities are sometimes unsure whether they need an on-site manager to collect rent, work with tenants, and take care of issues at the property as they come up.  This might be a...

Diversifying Your Portfolio: Grand Rapids Single Family and Multifamily Investing

Diversifying Your Portfolio: Grand Rapids Single Family and Multifamily Investing

Apr 29, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

Smart investors ensure their real estate portfolios are diversified. Why? It protects you against risk and allows you to grow and leverage the assets you already own.  We work with multiple types of properties and different levels of risk, and we’ve found that a...

5 Features Tenants Look for in a Grand Rapids Apartment

5 Features Tenants Look for in a Grand Rapids Apartment

Feb 25, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

You have to make sure you match the competition when it comes to providing a great apartment home. Here are 5 things that tenants are most likely to look for in a Grand Rapids rental apartment.

Impacts of the Eviction Moratorium on Grand Rapids Property Owners

Impacts of the Eviction Moratorium on Grand Rapids Property Owners

Jan 28, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

While there are new variants of COVID-19 to worry about and a total end to the pandemic not yet in sight, things are a lot better than they were a year ago. Vaccines are available, infection rates are falling, and things are beginning to head back to a state of near-normalcy.

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