


Investment Properties & Investment Amenities: How to Implement and Add Quality for Years
Written By Alexandra Stevens, United Properties Team Member Single-family rentals are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. housing market, according to an analysis by the Urban Institute in 2018. That being said, attracting quality tenants to your properties in...
Grand Rapids Rental Property Turnovers and the Process to Handle Them Successfully
When your tenant has given a 30-day notice, you’ll need to be prepared for both the vacancy and the turnover process. This can be expensive, and during a vacancy you aren’t earning any rental income. We understand the urgency of completing a turnover in an efficient and timely manner. This does require some of your involvement as a property owner.

What Grand Rapids Real Estate Owners Can Expect Once the Property is Marketed
When you have a vacant unit and all of the turnover work is completed, you want to make sure the home is rent-ready. If it is, you’re ready to lease it to great tenants. The leasing process starts with an outstanding marketing strategy.

Preventative Maintenance 101 – Getting the Most Out of Your Grand Rapids Rental Property
At United Properties of West Michigan, we understand that maintenance is expensive, and we also understand that when we can keep maintenance costs down, the ROI on your property will increase. Today, we want to help you understand our maintenance process and why it...
What Grand Rapids Real Estate Owners Can Do to Get a Vacant Property Rent-Ready
If your tenant has submitted a 30-day notice, you’ll need to know what to expect now that you have an upcoming vacancy. As you know, the longer your vacancy goes, the more money you lose. It’s important to implement a turnover process that gets the property ready for the rental market.