Investing in Grand Rapids Rental Real Estate
But you have to do it right. Whether you’re seeking out your first investment property or adding units to a growing portfolio, get some expert help at the start of the process. At United Properties of Western Michigan, we can help you make good decisions.
We’ll make sure your Grand Rapids rental property investment moves you closer to your investment goals.
Explore What We Do as Your Reliable Property Managers in Grand Rapids
We specialize in Grand Rapids rental property investments that align with your investment goals. With our expertise in the local market, we assist in property search, analysis, and acquisition, ensuring a smooth transaction. Our property management services help maximize profitability while reducing your workload. We monitor the performance of your investments, offer growth opportunities, and strive to bring you closer to your financial objectives.
Helping You Grow Your Profitability with Grand Rapids Real Estate
The local real estate market is competitive and moving quickly. It also offers a lot of terrific opportunities for investors who may feel priced out of larger markets on the coasts or in cities like Chicago and Dallas. You can find more value here for the money you spend. Grand Rapids offers investors:
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– Strong local economy
– Stable and qualified tenant pool
– Rising rental values
– Appreciation
– Cash flow
The tenant base is growing with the population, which has increased by 2.6 percent since 2019. Savvy investors know that good tenants lead to higher profits. Those qualified tenants are looking for well-maintained homes in desirable neighborhoods.
We can help you find those.
Partner with our United Properties of Western Michigan team before you buy your Grand Rapids rental property investment. We’ll evaluate its functionality and let you know what type of rent you can expect to earn, whether any repairs or renovations will be needed to help the home rent faster and for more money, and what you can expect in terms of ongoing and preventative maintenance.
Where to Find Your Next Grand Rapids Rental Property Investment
Recently, two specific Grand Rapids neighborhoods have been consistently listed as part of the top 10 neighborhoods in the country. Redfin lists them as among the most competitive. These are Alger Heights and Creston.
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In Alger Heights, you’ll attract tenants who enjoy living in a walkable neighborhood where restaurants and shops are minutes away from home. Properties are rarely on the market for more than a week.
Creston is a beautifully landscaped residential community with well-landscaped yards, wide sidewalks, and an inventory of single-family homes that are not priced out of reach.
You need to know your Grand Rapids neighborhoods. When you’re ready to invest, make sure you’ve talked to local experts and property managers to understand how those areas are performing and why well-qualified tenants will want to live there.
We’ve also been talking to investors about the strength of neighborhoods like East Hills, Millbrook, and Cherry Run.
We have the data and the local experience that will be instrumental in matching you to the property that best fits your investment goals.
Local Expetise on Where to Invest in Grand Rapids
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We work in all the top neighborhoods that we recommend to investors, including Creston, Alger Heights, and these:
– Ottawa Hills – Eastgate – Eastown – East Hills – Fulton Heights – South Hill – Cherry Run – Millbrook
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Most Grand Rapids investors aren’t sure how much value their rental property holds. We know how to correctly price your property to ensure it rents quickly to a great tenant and earns you as much income as possible.
Before investing, talk to United Properties of Western Michigan to know what you’ll earn.
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“I moved to Michigan from Nevada and they were the only property management group who worked with us to look at homes via video calls and recorded video. Courtney really helped keep us in the loop and constantly updated me on any questions I had and went out of her way to make sure we got the place we wanted once we arrived in Michigan. Dee was also extremely helpful and went to any house we asked her to and helped us view the homes at times that were convenient to us with a 3 hour time difference. Loved them and am excited to continue working with them!”
“They manage all of our rentals and do an amazing job! They do a great job at screening applicants to make sure we don’t have evictions. All of the staff is extremely nice and easy to work with. All of our investor’s clients highly approve of them as well. They will continue to get our business. Keep up the great work guys!”
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About Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids is a thriving city located on the Grand River, approximately 25 miles east of Lake Michigan. The city is nicknamed the “Furniture City” based on its historic furniture-manufacturing center. Grand Rapids is also home to Floyd Mayweather, Al Green, President Gerald R. Ford, and Betty Ford. There are a variety of festivals and events for residents and visitors, the largest being the Art Prize which occurs every year at the end of September and into the first part of October. A couple of other popular events are the Fourth of July Celebration and the Festival of the Arts. In 2013 Forbes Magazine announced that Grand Rapids was voted the best city to raise a family in, and the second best city to live in, making it one of the best cities to invest in.
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Sergio joined United Properties in 2020. He is a graduate from Pickens Technical College as a Nurse Assistant and as a Small Animal Care Provider in 2010. In the past nine years, Sergio has had various jobs, all focused around customer service.
Eden joined United Properties in 2016. Eden graduated from Davenport University in 2015 with an Associate’s in Business Administration. She’s the Executive Assistant to the Owner of United Properties, with a focus on procedural documentation. She enjoys playing guitar, reading, and doing outdoor activities. Eden is trilingual and able to communicate in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. 
David joined the United Properties team in 2019 as the Director of Client Relations and Business Development. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading all leasing, application underwriting, tenant relations, accounts receivable, process improvement, remote workers, and general office functionality (essentially anything outside of maintenance and service). David comes from a longstanding career at a Fortune 15 company primarily in a sales and customer service leadership role.
Matthew joined the United Properties in early 2020. He is a graduate of Lee University with a bachelor’s in Intercultural Studies and also a master’s in Discipleship and Christian Formation. Matthew serves as a project manager over the Rent Ready process. He has 20 years of construction experience and over 10 years of experience in leadership positions. He oversees a team of technicians and schedules outside vendors getting properties back to the United rent-ready standard so that they can be leased again.
Cristina joined United Properties as the Accounting and Billing Team Lead in October of 2020. She has experience as a technology professional, an English-Spanish translator, and has worked the past several years as the treasurer of her condominium.
Rick joined United Properties in 2020 as a Service Coordinator and then later transitioned to the Collections team, where his customer service shines. Rick has an extensive background in customer service and enjoys being able to resolve issues. He and his wife are raising their two kids and in his free time, Rick enjoys making his own homemade jerky.
Harriet joined United Properties as a Accounting & Billing Specialist in February of 2021. She has experience as a bookkeeper and a Property Manager for a Real Estate account. She was a working student during her college days. Harriet loves cleaning because she thinks it is therapeutic. She also loves watching series during her free time, and she’s a fur mom of one dog. Her inspiration to work every day is her family.
Diego has an extensive background in customer service and, most recently in Maintenance and
Paulina joined United in early 2021 as a Leasing Assistant. She has a background studying social work, with several years of experience in customer service. She speaks English and Spanish fluently and loves to learn. Paulina enjoys small road trips and cold, rainy weather. Her dog is her favorite thing in the world.
Jessica has a Bachelor’s Degree in Financial strategies and public accounting and is studying a masters in Blockchain and Fintech regulation. She has previous experience as a customer service representative. She speaks English and Spanish. She loves taking long walks with her three dogs, hiking and road tripping during the weekends.
Chris Good is new to the United Properties Team since June 2022 as a Business Development Manager. With years of experience in both the construction industry (Master Electrician) and the Real Estate industry (Broker), he will closely work with new and experienced investors to facilitate their real estate goals.
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Soroya has been with United Properties since March 2025. Her problem-solving, time management, and communication skills help her shine when working collaboratively with tenants and prospects. She is currently pursuing a degree in Cyber Security at Davenport University. Thanks to her tech-savviness, she excels at navigating and troubleshooting common technology and software issues.
Marlon Joined United Properties in 2025 as a service coordinator. He arrived with solid experience in customer service, property management, and marketing. If you need assistance with either a new or a previous situation, he will be more than glad to help you. Depending on the season, he likes spending time outdoors, going hiking, or simply taking a stroll around town to see what’s new in the city.
Hector began his career in customer service in 2017, gaining valuable experience in client support and communication. In 2021, he transitioned into sales roles, where he developed a strong ability to drive results and build relationships. Since 2023, he has worked in maintenance, IT, and tech support, expanding his skills in troubleshooting, systems support, and hands-on problem-solving. His background combines over eight years of customer-facing roles with a growing expertise in technical support and operations.
Gar Allison joined United Properties as Director of Operations in August 2025. He brings a decade of experience, covering construction project management, supply chain, sales, marketing, and regulatory compliance. Before that, he spent five years as an Engines Sales Representative in Kansas City, MO, shortly after graduating from Davenport University in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in business management.
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