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Blog Post Fair Housing requirements
By Porchlamp Property Management - Monday, February 3, 2025

Fair Housing requirements

There's a lot of talk about Fair Housing requirements, so I thought you might find it interesting to know who people have been complaining about and what are they doing wrong.By far, the primary source of complaints are in the area of rentals.  According to data found on...
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Blog Post Winter Maintenance and Safety: Essential tips for Landlords
By Porchlamp Property Management - Monday, January 20, 2025

Winter Maintenance and Safety: Essential tips for Landlords

In this extreme cold and snow I am thinking a lot about keeping my properties safe!  This is also true for your listings, especially if somethiing is vacant.  Extreme cold and heavy snow can lead to significant issues if not addressed properly. If this is a concern for ...
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Blog Post Setting (then hitting) your investment goals
By Porchlamp Property Management - Friday, January 17, 2025

Setting (then hitting) your investment goals

As we start out this fresh new year, I've been giving a lot of thought to my goals in different areas of my life.  What are some things I would like to do with and for my famiy?  What would I like my business to look like in one year? five years? ten?  What abo...
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Blog Post 10 Reasons to Hire a Professional Grand Rapids Property Manager
By Porchlamp Property Management - Saturday, January 27, 2024

10 Reasons to Hire a Professional Grand Rapids Property Manager

Setting the right rental rates: A good property management company will conduct a thorough market study in order to set a rental price for your property, ensuring that you achieve the perfect balance between maximizing monthly income and maintaining a low vacancy rate.Collecting ...
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