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Brianna Jones
Articles by Brianna Jones on property management, leasing and renting in Southeast Michigan.
Featured · hiring a property managerWhat Does a Property Manager Do? A Michigan Owner's Guide
JMZ Blog › Owner Guides A property manager runs your rental for you: they find and screen tenants, sign the lease, collect rent, coordinate maintenance and emergencies, enforce the lease, handle city compliance, send statements, and turn ...Read article →
hiring a property managerShould I Manage My Rental Property Myself or Hire a Property Manager?
JMZ Blog › Investor Guides Manage the property yourself if you live nearby, have reliable time, know Michigan landlord rules and are comfortable handling repairs, screening and late rent; ...
hiring a property managerHow Do I Switch Property Management Companies for My Michigan Rental Properties?
Switching property management companies in Michigan takes six steps: review your agreement, choose your new manager, give written notice, transfer records and deposits, notify tenants, and ...
hiring a property managerHow to Choose a Property Manager in Taylor
Located in Downriver Metro Detroit, Taylor offers rental property owners a combination of established neighborhoods, convenient transportation, and access to major employment areas. The ...
Self-Managing vs. Hiring a Property Manager
Owning a rental property can be a great investment, but being a landlord involves much more than collecting rent each month. From finding qualified residents and coordinating maintenance to ...
landlord tipsWhat Today’s Renters Expect From Property Management
The rental market has changed and so have tenant expectations. Today's renters aren't simply looking for four walls and a place to sleep. They want a well-maintained home, responsive ...
landlord tipsSigns It’s Time to Hire a Property Management Company
Owning rental property can be one of the most rewarding ways to build long-term wealth. However, managing tenants, maintenance requests, rent collection, legal compliance, and turnovers can ...
landlord tipsShould I Hire a Property Management Company? A Guide for Landlords
If you’re asking yourself, “Should I hire a property management company?”—you’re not alone. Many landlords, especially those who own multi-family units or small apartment buildings, ...
Hiring a Property Manager vs. Landlording It Yourself
rentalsRental Owners Must Know: What Makes a Property Management Contract Good
Do you need a property management company to look after your rental property? If yes, you should read carefully what’s in the contract before signing it to ensure that you won’t get the ...
Investment PortfolioHow to Hire a Novi Real Estate Management Team for Multifamily Property
In his book, The Importance of Living, author Lin Yutang made the following, airtight observation: “Those who are wise won't be busy, and those who are too busy can't be wise.” If you own ...
royal oak property managerWhen to Hire a Multifamily Property Manager in Royal Oak MI
Managing multi-family investment properties in Royal Oak comes with unique challenges: each unit has its own needs—as do the tenants inside. Although you’ve likely heard of some of the ...
landlord tipsDo You Think Property Management Is an Expense? Think Again.
You might think that adding a property management service to your rental property business is another expense. Could we change your mind on that? Challenge accepted! What if working with a ...Work with JMZ
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