It's exciting to approve a new tenant! You've gone through the screening process, and your new tenant appears to be trustworthy and a good fit for your Metro Detroit property. 

Before your new tenant can move in, your property needs to go through the make-ready process. If you're an "accidental" landlord, you might be asking a critical question at this point: what is the make-ready process? It's a crucial step that makes your property fresh and clean for a new tenant. 

From floor to ceiling—inside and out—your rental property needs attention before every new tenant. Here's what you need to know about the make-ready process.

Four Tips to Deal With a Vacant Rental Property

What's your biggest fear as a landlord? If you said anything other than "not having tenants" or "months without rent," you might not have had to experience this stressor as a landlord.

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?