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How to Become a Landlord in Detroit: The Complete Guide
Are you wondering how to become a landlord in Detroit? Find out what it takes to make money and if you should consider turnkey properties in this guide.
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The Guide to Investing in the Detroit Market
Adding another property to your portfolio is an excellent way to boost your income. Yet, finding the right investment property can be time-consuming.
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Get Your Free Copy: “Expert Guide to Rental Property Management”
Get our best tips for managing rental properties for success! Download a free copy of the “Expert Guide to Rental Property Management.”
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10 Things You Should Do to Increase the ROI for Your Rental Property
Download our list of 10 things you should do to increase the ROI for your rental property.
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Calculate Your Rental Property ROI!
Quickly and easily compare your expenses and costs against your rental income with our free ROI Calculator.
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The Biography of the Perfect Investment Property
How to Find a Property that will get you a return on investment.
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All You Need to Know Before Hiring a Property Manager for Your Investments in Detroit
Managing your investments in Detroit can be a challenge. But having the right property management team on your side can help.
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4 Strategies to Protect Your Property Investments in Detroit
There are 4 strategies to protect your investments in Detroit. Click to learn what you need to know to protect your property, your renters, and yourself.
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Navigating the Detroit Rental Property Market as a New Investor
If you are a new property investor and don't know how to grow your business in neighborhoods in Detroit, keep reading to learn how to do just that.
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How To Grow A Real Estate Portfolio In Detroit—Successfully!
Investors who choose Detroit quickly learn that they've made a smart (and profitable) decision!
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Maintenance Takes Place Year Round
Take better care of your rental property with this free seasonal maintenance checklist.
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Free Tenant Eviction Checklist
Tenant evictions are messy business. Use this free tenant eviction checklist to stay organized.
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The Perfect Property Listing: It’s More Than a Description
Write better property listings with this free property listing checklist.
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Foolproof Tenant Screening: A Checklist
Find Trustworthy Tenants for Your Investment with Our Complementary Tenant Screening Checklist
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Free Make-Ready Checklist
Download a free make-ready checklist to help you with your rental property turns.
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How Expert Property Managers Qualify Tenants
Finding a high-value tenant for your property is a critical process. Whether you conduct it yourself or hire property management experts, here are four factors you should not overlook during the tenant screening process.
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How To Qualify a Tenant
Thorough tenant screening encompasses many important aspects, but there are four things, in particular, tenant screening cannot overlook. Watch this video to find out what there are!
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Why You Should Thoroughly Screen New Tenants
While filling a vacancy is a top priority for property managers, it should never take precedence over finding high-value tenants. Learn more in this video!
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How to Screen Potential Tenants
To fill a vacant property with quality tenants, a sound screening process must be in place. In this video, Detroit property managers explain how they handle the screening process to help property owners find the most qualified renters for their units.
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How To Place a New Tenant
Wondering how to make your rental property listing stand out? Find out in this video how to fill a vacancy fast with these tips from Detroit property managers.
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How Soon Can You Place a Tenant in Your Vacant Rental Property?
The speed at which property managers fill vacant rental units with quality tenants depends on the process they follow, from listing the property to signing the lease agreement. In this video, Detroit property managers offer the steps they follow.
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How Does the Best Detroit Rental Property Management Handle Evictions?
An eviction is always the last resource for property owners since it is timely and costly. However, when necessary, it’s crucial to know the best way to handle the process. This video provides tools to understand what to do if you need to remove tenants from a property.
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How the Right Property Manager Streamlines the Eviction Process
Watch this video to find out how expert property managers deal with evictions in Detroit.
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How Long Does An Eviction Take In Michigan?
Landlords, especially new ones, can be overwhelmed by having to remove a tenant from their rental unit. In this video, you'll learn what the eviction process entails and how long it usually takes.
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How Does a Non Binding Agreement Work?
Although uncommon, some property management companies will offer non-binding agreements to land owners. Watch this video to learn what a non-binding contract entails and how it can benefit you.
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What Are the Benefits of Property Management Software?
Finding a Detroit property management company that utilizes software delivers many benefits for property owners. Here are a few!
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Why is an Own It Detroit Property Management Agreement Best For Business?
To earn our client's trust, the agreements at Own It Detroit are non-binding. Watch this video to learn the benefits of such contracts and other perks of hiring us as your property managers.
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What Is a Property Management Agreement?
To receive service from a property management company, an agreement must be signed. Do you know what an agreement entails and the types of contracts you may find? Watch this video to find out.
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The Importance of Excellent Property Maintenance
Watch this video to get tips from property management experts about the benefits of providing good rental property maintenance.
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How to Eliminate Late Rental Payment Excuses
Watch this video to learn the advantages of having an online rent collection (and how to get rid of late payment excuses).
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Benefits of Hiring a Detroit Property Manager
How does working with Own It Detroit benefit rental property owners? Watch this video to learn how we can help!
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How Own It Detroit Solves Common Landlord Problems
What are the advantages of working with one of the best Detroit, MI, property management companies? Watch this video to learn about Own It Detroit's innovative services.
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What Are Typical Property Maintenance Issues?
Experienced property managers know maintenance problems can arise throughout a tenant's residency. Watch this video about the most common property maintenance issues we deal with at Own it Detroit.
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How to Find a Property Manager That Keeps You Informed
Property owners rely on property managers to keep them updated on their rentals. This video explains how to find a Detroit rental property management company that keeps you in the loop!
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How Does a Water Affidavit Work?
What is a water affidavit in Detroit and how does it work? Check out this video from Detroit property management experts to find out!
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Itemized Invoices
Why are your invoices not giving you a specific price for each line item? This video will explain this to you in great detail.
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Emergency Work Order
This video explains the categories that constitute emergency work orders.
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Owners Portal
This video shows you how to navigate the owners portal, from logging in to retrieving invoices.
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Own It Detroit Why Us
Get to know why Own It Detroit is the best option for investors from experienced investors.
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Past Due 5
We have filed eviction on you but it is not too late to communicate and stay in your property.
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Call us, click the link below, and get into a payment plan. We want to help you. Contact us today before it is too late.
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Entered Into Payment Plan
Once you've entered a payment plan, the important thing is to stay within the agreement. If you come across a problem that won't let you stay in your plan, communicate with us.
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Fell out of Payment Plan
If you fell out of your payment plan, you can still avoid eviction, contact your property manager today.
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How to Get Into Real Estate Investing In Detroit
Are you ready to get into real estate investing in Detroit? This guide walks through the best strategies for generating wealth through real estate!
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Wondering What Your Rental Property Should Rent For?
We help rental property owners in the Detroit area set the perfect rental rate for their property with our free rental analysis.
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How To Create Wealth Through Real Estate Investing in Detroit
Real estate investing has always been a classic means of wealth creation. The tangibility of bricks...
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Best Detroit Investment Properties? Single Family, Condos, or Duplexes
Published October 29, 2020. Updated September 21, 2023. What's the best way to bulk up your real...
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Property Management Tips: 10 Legal Things Every Landlord Must Know
Owning a rental property can be rewarding, but it's not without its legal complexities. To protect...
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Our Insights Into Finding Your Perfect Real Estate Investing Courses
Investing in real estate has long been praised as a solid path to wealth creation. The prospect of...
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Eviction Process in Michigan: Everything You Need to Know
Published November 17, 2017. Updated September 7, 2023. As a Detroit property management company,...
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Long-term Term Lease Agreements vs. Short-Term Lease Agreements
Navigating the world of real estate investment involves making crucial decisions about lease...
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The Best Real Estate Investing Courses Online: A Comprehensive Guide
In the age of digital learning, rental property owners have plenty of opportunities to build...
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How To Calculate Rental Property ROI in Detroit
Published November 10, 2021. Update August 24, 2023. There is probably one metric that property...
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Why Detroit Turnkey Investing is Best for Building Tremendous Wealth
In recent years, Detroit's transformative landscape has witnessed burgeoning real estate...
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How To Get Into Real Estate Investing in Detroit: 4 Tips to Start
Investing in residential real estate is a tried and true method for building wealth, securing...
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How to Analyze Property Taxes for Detroit Rental Property ROI
Published February 20, 2022. Updated August 10, 2023. Property taxes are a part of the ownership of...
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Property Management Tips for Putting Your Rental On The Market
As a property owner, putting your rental on the market can feel like an overwhelming task. From...
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A Beginner's Guide to Investing in Real Estate in Detroit
Investing in real estate is a timeless venture that has empowered many people to amass considerable...
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Detroit Property Management Tips: Managing Tenants Who Can't Pay Rent
Receiving rent from your tenants is fundamental to maintaining a profit for your investment...
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Passive Real Estate Investing: Make Money Renting Properties
We believe real estate investing is the best way to build tremendous wealth, particularly when done...
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What Is Detroit Property Rental Rehab?
Property rental rehab is a unique approach to real estate investment that differs from the...
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Is an LLC the Right Business Entity to Invest in Detroit Property?
Published May 27, 2021. Updated July 6, 2023. Have you incorporated your real estate investment...
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A Guide To Successful Long-Distance Real Estate Investing in Detroit
Long-distance real estate investing occurs when an investor chooses to buy an investment property...
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Detroit Property Management Tips for Tenants, Maintenance, and More
Owning a rental property can be a lucrative investment, but it comes with its fair share of...
