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A rental that loses money or eats your weekends makes selling look like the only exit. Before you list, ask whether the problem is the property or the way it's run. Hiring a property manager vs. selling an underperforming rental is a separate question from whether to own real estate at all, and this post stays on the first one. Gebrael Property Management, a licensed Michigan real estate brokerage founded in 2010, works with Detroit-area owners on both sides of that choice. Below we cover what management costs against what self-management costs, what a manager changes first, and when a property should be sold.

Evictions are sometimes necessary when managing rental property, but the process is more involved than simply asking a resident to leave. Michigan landlords must consider why they are seeking possession, which notice applies, and what happens if the matter proceeds to court. For rental owners in Metro Detroit and Greater Flint, knowing these steps can help prevent avoidable mistakes when a tenancy needs to end.

Owning rental property in Metro Detroit can be a worthwhile long-term investment, but profitability depends on more than collecting rent each month. Decisions made when purchasing, leasing, maintaining, and turning over a property all influence its performance. Gebrael Management works with owners throughout Metro Detroit and Greater Flint, giving our team a close look at the decisions that can make rental ownership more difficult than necessary. Here are five common landlord mistakes worth avoiding and practical ways to approach each one differently.

If you own a house in Detroit and aren't sure what to do with it, you're not alone. The rent vs. sell decision comes down to a handful of practical questions: what the house is worth, what it could rent for, what it costs to hold onto, and what you want your life to look like going forward.

Detroit continues to attract rental property investors because of its range of housing options, established neighborhoods, and opportunities at different price points. But a low purchase price alone does not make a property a sound investment. For landlords considering buying investment property in Detroit, the best approach is to look beyond the listing price. Location, realistic rental income, property condition, local requirements, and ongoing operating costs all deserve attention before closing.