by United Properties of West Michigan | Mar 2, 2016 | Owner Education
No landlord ever likes to think about emergencies, but something will inevitably happen at your property that requires immediate attention. Hot water heaters will begin leaking and flood, the heat will stop working and trees will fall down and destroy fences,...
by United Properties of West Michigan | Feb 18, 2016 | Owner Education
Putting off general maintenance in your rental home is a huge mistake, and it’s an error that a lot of new landlords make because they want to save money. When you don’t pay attention to preventative maintenance, you’re actually going to end up spending a lot...
by United Properties of West Michigan | Feb 3, 2016 | Owner Education
Evolving technology has made it easy for people to advertise their properties online and find potential tenants through websites, social media and email. In most cases, this is a great benefit. However, it has also given dishonest people a new way to scam both...
by United Properties of West Michigan | Jan 20, 2016 | Owner Education
When you’re shopping for an investment home, the words “location, location, location” doesn’t matter as much as “functionality, functionality, functionality.” This is the most important consideration when you’re selecting a rental property. You need to buy a...
by United Properties of West Michigan | Jan 7, 2016 | Owner Education
Smart Improvements are anything that will bring value to your rental property and make it more appealing to potential tenants. Not a lot of Grand Rapids property management companies will advocate for high quality products in all rental properties, but it’s...
by United Properties of West Michigan | Dec 2, 2015 | Owner Education
One of the best ways to buy investment property is by networking. Become a member of every relevant association you can and attend every conference you can. That’s where you’ll meet people and develop relationships. Those relationships will eventually lead you...