Rental properties are a fantastic active investment. However, as you accumulate multiple rental units, the challenges of managing them can become weighty. If you have had difficulty keeping units occupied by quality renters, been overwhelmed with maintenance requests, or had troublesome tenants that made eviction a possibility, you may have considered finding a better way and hiring a property manager.

If you’re new to real estate investment, or you find
yourself making the transition from homeowner to landlord, you are discovering
unfamiliar territory. This includes
collecting rent, dealing with emergency repairs, screening tenants,
renovations, marketing and more. Having
to deal with these on a regular basis can make even a savvy real estate
investor turn sour.

When you’re dealing with new investment property with the intent to rent or lease that home, one of the most difficult things to do is establish the right rent amount. New landlords often find it difficult because simply doing a comparison on other homes in the area isn’t enough. There’s a lot to consider including amenities, location, maintenance costs, taxes and more. This is why so many owners in southeast Michigan turn to property managers in Oakland County and Wayne County.