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  As a Detroit Business and Real Estate Company, it’s important that we know which Neighborhoods offer the best living conditions. Detroit is Michigan’s largest city and is located along the Detroit River. With a population of a little over 4 million, the “Motor City” is the 11th largest city in the United States. If…

Just like in most states, the relationship between landlords and tenants is governed by Michigan Lease Laws. These laws establish the rights and obligations of both parties involved in the rental agreement. They also make provisions for how both parties should act should they enter a Michigan lease agreement. Leases are legal contracts meant to provide…

As a Detroit property management company, it’s important we know what’s involved when it comes to evicting a tenant within the state of Michigan. In Michigan, a landlord cannot evict a tenant off the property or attempt to repossess it on their own. According to Michigan eviction laws, the only legal eviction that can take place…

When you’re looking for tenants, you want to place someone in your rental property who will take care of your home. You want a tenant who will follow the terms of your lease, and most importantly, pay rent on time. Renting a property is a big step, and you need to make sure you screen…

In the housing market, perhaps no city in the United States is as legendary as Detroit. The city’s housing market is one of the extremes. In blossoming areas, you can find houses worth $80k selling for $160k. In other areas, you can find houses going for $500. When it comes to investing in our local market,…

Own it Detroit is a property management company that understands the importance of community. We believe that it is our responsibility to appreciate our tenants and to contribute towards the betterment of our community. Our management team understands that the goal is not just to make profits but to ensure that these profits are adequately…

At Own It Detroit, we have a team of seasoned real estate professionals who have an in-depth knowledge of the Detroit Housing Market and years of experience both in property management and property investment. With a staff of over 30-in-house employees and over 50 full-time contractors, we can promise you that we are here to…

Michigan’s economy is definitely on the upswing and the new year promises more of the same with the state’s unemployment rate on a downward trajectory, auto sales on a tear and the happy surprise of below-$2-a-gallon gasoline putting extra cash in pockets and priming sales of highly profitable SUVs and light trucks. To be sure,…

  Believe it or not, there are still a lot of amazing finds in Detroit, MI! While it may look like everyone has bought up properties for investments, those hidden gems that are waiting for you to put in your flipping expertise is still hanging around. What makes for a good deal on a flip?…