Michigan changed the rules for rental screening in 2025. If you own rental property in the state, especially more than a few units, you need to understand how source of income protections affect your application process.

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A rental home's purchase price is reasonable when it lines up with recent sales of similar homes and when the rent it can earn supports the price after realistic expenses. An investor needs both checks: a home can be priced fairly for a homeowner and still be a poor deal as a rental.

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The rent you can realistically charge is what similar homes nearby have actually leased for recently, adjusted for your home's size, condition, features and the time of year you list it. It is not the highest listing price you can find, and it is not the number that makes your spreadsheet work.