Don’t fall into the trap of thinking a single rental is easier to take care of than an entire portfolio of properties. Those who are tasked with more than one property often have systems, teams, software, and/or property managers in place to help improve processes and overall efficiency. But when you’re managing just 1 or…
At Epic Property Management, we’ve worked with hundreds of investors who own property across Southeast Michigan—from Monroe to Shelby Township and everywhere in between—and we’ve seen it all. The landlords who earn tenant trust, reduce turnover, and generate strong ROI aren’t always the ones who spend the most or have the most experience. They’re the…
Some property owners reach out to us because they want help managing their rental—but only parts of the process. They might want us to handle tenant placement, but not maintenance. Or they want to use their cousin’s cleaning company, hire their own handyman, and make exceptions to the lease terms. On paper, that may sound…
Imagine it’s a Saturday afternoon. You’re finally kicking back after a long workweek when your phone rings. It’s your tenant, and the a/c is out. Again. If you’re managing the property yourself, that call is just the beginning. Next, you’re dialing contractors, fielding complaints, and juggling logistics—all while the rest of your day slips away.…
Owning rental property in Michigan can be an excellent investment, but with great opportunity comes great risk. From legal liability and property damage to market fluctuations and tenant issues, real estate investing is made glamorous through cash flow, appreciation, and leverage, but the property management job itself is about customer service and managing risk, day…
When a tenant decides to move out—whether by lease expiration, notice, or eviction—it kicks off a multi-step process that can quickly become overwhelming for landlords and property owners. From legal compliance to physical turnover, there’s a lot to juggle. That’s why understanding the tenant move-out process is crucial, and where a local property management company…
Landscaping and common area upgrades are key to enhancing the tenant experience and increasing the value of multifamily properties. Beyond visual appeal, landscaping creates a welcoming atmosphere and improves the property’s value and desirability to tenants. Upgrades to common areas can foster community engagement while offering additional living spaces and amenities that prospective tenants love.…
As any real estate investor can tell you, apartment turnover is the most substantial cost in property management. In the best of worlds, we’d never need to turn over a unit at all. But that’s not the way this business works. So we target the next-best things: Most of this post will focus on #2,…
When diving into the world of real estate and property investment, a new landlord checklist can help break complicated requirements into clear action steps and areas of focus. And this is a big benefit, because while real estate investing can be lucrative, it’s also a lot of work. Along with acquiring properties and screening potential…
The New Year marked a milestone at Epic Property Management: our first full year of sharing insights for property investors on this blog. With our inaugural batch of high-value content wrapped up, it seems a perfect time to recap our most useful posts. We hope this will be a quick and useful resource to help…
