For owners and investors

Management from people who own rentals too

Whether you have one house or a small portfolio, we run it the way we run our own: leased early, maintained well, and reported clearly.

Services

Pick the level of help you need

Placement only

1 monthof rent, max $1,500

Want to self-manage? We'll still find your tenant. We market the home, screen applicants, and get the lease signed. Then it's yours to run.

  • Advertising across major rental platforms
  • Showings and screening
  • Lease preparation and signing

Rental certification

$250plus any repairs

Time to certify your rental with the city? We handle the inspection, the paperwork, and any repairs needed to pass, so your property stays up to code.

What your 10% buys

Good offense. Good defense.

Offense

Keep it leased

Vacancy is the number one thing that eats a rental's returns. We stay ahead of every lease, market early, and aim to have the next resident signed before the last one moves out.

Defense

Keep costs sane

We've paid $1,200 for a clogged toilet, so we know how fast repair bills add up. We keep a sharp list of trusted trades, and when a bill comes in high, we often hold that weight ourselves. Bigger projects go to Strange Jack Builders, our own licensed and insured construction company.

How we work

Four steps to hands-off ownership

  1. Consultation

    We talk through your property and your goals. If we're not the right fit, we'll say so.

  2. A plan for your property

    Rent, leasing timeline, and maintenance, built around your home and what you want from it.

  3. A smooth handoff

    Coming from self-managing or another manager? We take over leases, deposits, residents, and keys.

  4. Ongoing communication

    Monthly statements and clear updates, so you always know where your property stands.

Why owners choose us

We're owners first

  • 21 years of real estate experience, from flips and multifamily to short-term rentals and sales
  • 57% of the units we manage are our own, so our incentives match yours
  • Our own licensed and insured construction company for bigger jobs
  • Locally owned, with deep roots in Grand Rapids
  • Owner portal access to statements and records any time
The Blue Bridge over the Grand River
Let's talk

Is your property a good fit?

We're always open for a conversation. Tell us a little about your property and we'll give you an honest answer, even if that answer is that we're not the right fit.

We manage in Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Walker, and the surrounding area.

(616) 209-8508 info@85westmgt.com 2100 Plainfield Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

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