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Meet the Z Communities: JMZ Management's Apartment Communities Across Metro DetroitFeatured · metro detroit property manager

Meet the Z Communities: JMZ Management's Apartment Communities Across Metro Detroit

The Z communities are seven apartment communities managed by JMZ Management in seven Metro Detroit cities and townships, with 1 to 3 bedroom layouts, cat-friendly policies and smoke-free buildings. Here is how they compare and how to apply.Nov 2, 2026Liz FergusonRead article →
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Experience Elevated Living at Z on Coolidge

Looking for apartments for rent in Plymouth that offer more than just four walls? Welcome to Z on Coolidge — a newly renovated apartment community where modern design, walkable living, and ...Jun 1, 2026Liz Fergusonz on fourteen staged living room in luxury and prominent farmington hills

Apartments for Rent in Metro Detroit: Discover Z on Fourteen

Finding the right apartment isn’t just about square footage, it’s also about luxurious lifestyle affordably. At Z on Fourteen, you’ll find a community designed for modern living, ...May 11, 2026Liz FergusonGuide to Listing Your Vacation Rental Property on Google Maps

Guide to Listing Your Vacation Rental Property on Google Maps

Feb 18, 2024Liz FergusonTaking Care of Your Online Reputation as a Landlord

Taking Care of Your Online Reputation as a Landlord

May 14, 2023Liz FergusonUpsides and Downsides of Letting Tenants to Subleaselandlord tips

Upsides and Downsides of Letting Tenants to Sublease

Jan 22, 2023Liz FergusonTips on How to Handle Noise Complaints of Your Tenants

Tips on How to Handle Noise Complaints of Your Tenants

Aug 14, 2022Liz FergusonWhat Is the Role of Novi Multi Family Property Management?tenant relations

What Is the Role of Novi Multi Family Property Management?

What, exactly, does Novi multi family property management do for your investment? The best way to understand the role of those who handle multi family units is to spend a few minutes ...Apr 2, 2020Liz FergusonMarijuanaPlantbad tenants

Rental Properties and Pot—What Should Michigan Landlords Know?

Is It Getting High in Here? Rental Properties and Pot in Michigan Are you feeling a landlord high, or is that your tenant smoking weed in your West Bloomfield rental property?Sep 12, 2019Liz FergusonA rental agreement form with glasses, keys, a pen, and cashbad tenants

Got Bad Tenants? Don't Fear Them—Deal with Them

What's the thing you fear most about being a landlord? If you answered "dealing with bad tenants," you're not alone. There are many enjoyable aspects of being a landlord. The income is ...Jun 20, 2019Liz FergusonA person using a laptop to look for rentalslandlord tips

Why Landlords Shouldn't Market Properties on Their Own

Whether you own one property or many properties, hiring a property manager for your Michigan real estate investment often makes good financial sense. Professional property managers can help ...Jun 13, 2019Liz FergusonLaptop with "For Rent" on the screen next to open notepadslandlord tips

A Landlord's Guide to a Standout Property Listing

A rental property listing is how you tell the story of your property to attract the best tenants. It's your opportunity to grab attention, brag on your property, and highlight amenities and ...May 9, 2019Liz FergusonDepositphotos_33879147_s-2015

Taking Better Listing Photos

In the age of the internet, the right photos are the first step in enticing renters to lease. The photos you use to showcase your property on listing sites are not only the first impression ...Aug 30, 2018Liz Ferguson
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