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Tenant Screening: The Difference Between Discharge and Dismissed BankruptcyFeatured

Tenant Screening: The Difference Between Discharge and Dismissed Bankruptcy

Jan 2, 2023Elmer FeriaRead article →
Different Classes of Apartment Buildings Investors Need to Know

Different Classes of Apartment Buildings Investors Need to Know

Nov 27, 2022Elmer Feria
Guide to Verifying the Employment of Your Prospective Tenants

Guide to Verifying the Employment of Your Prospective Tenants

Oct 2, 2022Elmer Feria
Basic Guide to People Who Want to Invest in Small Apartment Buildings

Basic Guide to People Who Want to Invest in Small Apartment Buildings

Jul 10, 2022Elmer Feria
5 Tips for Keeping Your Best Tenants in Your Investment Property

5 Tips for Keeping Your Best Tenants in Your Investment Property

Jul 3, 2022Elmer Feria
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'Thank You!': How Building Tenant Relationships in West Bloomfield Grows Your Investment

As a landlord, when you have an issue with a tenant, it's easy to see how your appreciation can falter. However, it's critical to remember that tenants are a fundamental part of why your ...Oct 10, 2019Elmer Feria
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An Expert Property Manager in Farmington Hills Shares Ten Screening Tips

The "Ten C's" of Screening: Tips to Acquire Amazing Tenants A tenant is a tenant—as long as someone is in your rental property paying the rent, that's all that matters—right?Aug 15, 2019Elmer Feria
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How to Increase the Rent for Your Rental Property

Where you set your rent will ultimately determine who you attract and how much cash flow you can expect after expenses. If the rent is too high, you may limit your prospects considerably. ...Apr 18, 2019Elmer Feria
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How High Rent Loses Money for Landlords

How do you know when you've set the rent too high for your Detroit Metro rental property? If your property sits vacant or you experience frequent tenant turnover, you might need to lower ...Apr 11, 2019Elmer Feria
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5 Reasons To Rent Your Home Vs. Selling It

Turning residential properties into rentals is such a substantial investment that REITs, or Real Estate Investment Trusts, have been buying large portfolios of single-family homes, and ...Aug 16, 2018Elmer Feria
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How to Properly Screen Tenants

Follow These Steps to Find Better Tenants.Aug 2, 2018Elmer Feria
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Property Management and Tenant Screenings

Property management companies in Michigan provide a number of services to clients. One of the most important reasons to turn to these organizations is for the tenant screening process. If ...Mar 18, 2016Elmer Feria
How Can Michigan Property Management Enhance Your Tenant Selection?

How Can Michigan Property Management Enhance Your Tenant Selection?

When you own real estate in Michigan and you plan to rent it out, you are counting on finding a good set of tenants that you can trust to keep your property safe and keep your income coming ...Feb 2, 2016Elmer Feria
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