Placing Quality Tenants in
Muskegon Rental Homes
United Properties of West Michigan is committed to finding, screening, and placing the best-qualified tenants for your Muskegon rental home. With smart marketing, careful screening, and transparent tenant relationships, we match responsible residents with the right homes.
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Wondering how we’ll take our process for finding and placing tenants and match it to the unique needs of your investment property? Let’s talk about it. Start with this easy-to-complete questionnaire, and we’ll put together an initial plan customized for you.
Tenant Placement in Muskegon Prioritizes Property Protection and Profitability
Professional tenant placement is one of the most effective ways to protect your Muskegon rental property and preserve long-term profitability. Our experienced property managers use thorough screening processes, including the verification of income, rental history, credit, and backgrounds, to identify tenants who are most likely to pay on time and care for the home.
We know this careful attention to tenant placement reduces the risk of costly evictions, property damage, and extended vacancies. Proper placement also supports consistent cash flow by minimizing turnover and ensuring leases are structured correctly from the start. When we match the right tenant to the right property, owners benefit from lower maintenance costs, steadier income, and greater peace of mind.
Finding the Right Tenant Begins with Establishing the Right Rent
Tenants understand the rental market almost as well as you do. They won’t pay more than they have to, and in the competitive Muskegon rental landscape, we want to make sure that the best tenants are taking notice of your available property.
We have to rent it accurately.
And we can do that at United Properties of West Michigan, thanks to the data we collect and the insights we provide on what current homes like yours are renting for. Our analytics are neighborhood-specific, and that information coupled with our local market expertise means your property is not only priced comparatively, but also profitably.
Our Process for Placing Qualified Muskegon Tenants
As you can see, it’s more than basic screening. Our process for finding the most qualified tenants in Muskegon begins with preparing your property and marketing the home widely. We are responsive and attentive during the showing period, and we measure every application against our carefully established qualified screening criteria. Because of our success, evictions are rare, rent is paid on time, and owners enjoy a profitable, pleasant rental experience.
Rent-Ready Rentals
Having a rent-ready property before marketing to tenants is the only way to attract quality renters and minimize vacancy time. A clean, safe, and fully functional home creates a strong first impression and justifies our market-rate pricing. You can rely on us to coordinate inspections, handle necessary repairs, and ensure the property meets the high rental standards that attract the best residents. Our experience streamlines the preparation process, reduces delays, and positions the property to lease quickly to reliable tenants. We’re the partner you need when it comes to recommending aesthetic updates and extra curb appeal.
Listings and Marketing
Marketing is about getting the right kind of attention from the best kinds of tenants. Those are tenants who follow the lease terms and take care of your property. Our listings are designed to grab the attention of potential renters, offering irresistible photos that show off the best parts of your property. We pair those pictures with concise, detail-rich descriptions which present an idea of what it might be like to live in your rental property. We follow the performance of our listings carefully, noting where they’re getting the most attention and using the metrics we collect to shift specific strategies as we’re getting word about your available rental home. When we have people who are interested in a showing, we’re ready to convert them to applicants.
Advanced Tenant Screening
When you partner with the team at United Properties of West Michigan, you benefit from the extensive tenant screening platforms that we use to objectively and thoroughly evaluate each application. Before tenants apply for a home, they receive our qualifying rental criteria so they understand what we’re looking for before we approve a lease. We do more than glance at credit scores and collect pay stubs. Our screening process considers payment history, looks for past evictions, and considers a tenant’s history with other landlords and property managers. We comply with all fair housing laws and ensure that while rigorous, our screening process is also fair, objective, and transparent.
Tenant Placement Fees
We’re interested in providing value and services that you need the most. When we’re talking about our Muskegon property management fees, remember that we offer tenant placement only. This is especially beneficial to landlords and rental property owners who are managing their own properties but need some support when it comes to finding the best tenants.
Our fees are simple. Owners choose a flat rate or a standard percentage of collecting rent.
Standard Fee
8% /Month
Flat Rate
$109 /Monthly
We Also Offer Placement Only
Lease Agreements Protect Tenants and Owners
A comprehensive lease agreement is essential for protecting both property owners and tenants while setting clear expectations from the start. Once we’ve approved a tenant, we put together a well-drafted lease that defines responsibilities, payment terms, maintenance obligations, and legal remedies, reducing misunderstandings and disputes. Our leases are enforceable and compliant with Michigan law. This level of protection limits your liability, safeguards your income, and maintains control of your investment. Tenants benefit from transparency and consistency throughout the tenancy.
Highly recommend this management company. They handle everything in a timely manner with minimal effort from me. Especially happy with the inspection report completed by Tyler Pickard. It was very detailed with lots of pictures. Great job, Tyler! We appreciate you and UPWM.
Lisa Lyons
Your Muskegon Rental Property is Special. Let’s Make Sure It’s Rented to Tenants Who Deserve It.
We’re protective of the properties we rent out, and that’s because we know how valuable they are to you and how much you count on them to generate consistent monthly income and long-term returns. The best way to earn money on your rental real estate is to ensure that property is occupied. We place tenants efficiently and quickly because we want to avoid vacancy costs and risks.
That doesn’t mean we’re rushing through the process. We want to make sure the residents we’re placing are willing to take care of your property, pay rent when it’s due, and communicate openly with us so that everyone enjoys a positive rental experience.
We believe in our systems, our processes, and our record of effective tenant placement. We also know that every property is different, and every owner has their own set of priorities and business values. We’ll put together a strategy that reflects what you need and want out of our property management partnership.
Areas We Serve
- Grand Rapids
- Kentwood
- East Grand Rapids
- Grandville
- Wyoming
- Comstock Park
- Ada
- Forest Hills
- Walker
- Marne
- Muskegon
- Coopersville
- Norton Shores
- Allendale
- Wayland
- Zeeland
- Rockford
- Sparta
- Lowell
- Alto
- Byron Center
- Caledonia
- Jenison
- Jamestown
- Hudsonville
- Holland
- Fruitport
- Grand Haven
- Belmont
- Cedar Springs
- Standale
- Georgetown Township
And more!
Professional and Knowledgeable
United Properties was always responsive to maintenance requests and a pleasure to interact with. I would recommend them for any rental property.
I am an investor, and I have always had a great experience with United property management. Thank you UPM
Any time something needs to be fixed or looked at Ethan with maintenance is ALWAYS the biggest help! Thank you again!
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.
Melba Alvarez
Enrique Vergara (Henry)
Alyssa Conklin
Leo Lacson
Dhyana Aragon
Joksan Gomez
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.
