Michigan Landlord Magazine November Vendor Issue

MICHIGAN

LANDLORD Vendor Issue - November 2017

www.rpoaonline.org

Calling All Vendors!

Reserve your booth at the RPOA Real Estate Investor Free Conference & Expo 2018!

See Inside for Details on enrolling in the RPOA Home Depot Cabinet Discount Program!

Where Real Estate Investors & Landlords Go For Success

A PUBLICATION OF THE RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Haven’t signed up yet?

The Home Depot 2% RPOA Rebate Program Sign Up for The Home Depot Rebate Now! The RPOA membership in the National Real Estate Investors Association makes RPOA members eligible to receive this extremely valuable rebate.

Sign up for The Home Depot rebate program through the RPOA and receive 2% back on all your purchases*— no matter how small or big.

This rebate is on top of any other discount or sale price, including contractor rates!

Call the RPOA today and start saving!

616-454-3385

* As of July 2017, minimum semi-annual purchases over $5,000. Rebate checks are sent out semi-annually, usually in March and August.

WHERE LANDLORDS GO FOR SUCCESS

2

WHERE LANDLORDS GO FOR HELP

RPOAs Women’s Real Estate Investor Meetup Join our monthly Meetup just for women to network, learn, share and work out deals.

Real estate investment isn’t just for men; the RPOA has always had a sizable number of women investors. In addition, over 60% of licensed real estate professionals are women.

So, join us each month to advance your knowledge and build wealth. We will be hosting guest speakers each month on real estate investment.

Join our meetup group for the most updated information at https://www.meetup.com/RPOAs-Womens-Real-Estate-Investor-Meetup/.

Vendor Issue - October 2017 MICHIGAN LANDLORD 3

RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Save Up to 20% with RPOA Hampton Bay Cabinet Purchases!

Just released: A membership through the RPOA can now save you up to 20% off select Hampton Bay Cabinets from The Home Depot. PLUS: Get 2% back on purchases!* Hampton Bay cabinets offer attractive styling and convenient storage options all at budget friendly prices. With quality features typically found only in much more expensive cabinets with long lead times, Hampton Bay stands out as a great value. Stores stock 31 cabinets and accessories per finish backed up with 74 additional products available via special order. See page 9 for the Enrollment Instruction Guide.

• Kitchen cabinetry is fully assembled, ready to install, and is available in finished or unfinished styles.

• Select door styles ship in as little as 48 hours--all others ship within 14 days.

• 15% off first purchase.

• 10% off future purchases can be combined with bulk pricing for a total of up to 20% off.

• Quickly have your kitchens designed by our central team of qualified designers at Design Connect™. (Designs are generally completed in just 48 hours.)

• Submit NREIA Connect form to Pro_Collaboration_Center@homedepot.com or call at 1-866-311-3976.

• Factory representatives are available to answer questions.

• Multiple purchase and delivery options.

• Full and half truck loads deliver direct to the job site.

IMPORTANT: Make sure you are signed up with a Home Depot Pro account and have the appropriate code entered for all your payment options, i.e. credit and debit cards and your in-house accounts. Discounts and rebates are only available to RPOA members as a chapter of the National Real Estate Investors Association. For more on signing up with the Pro program and entering the correct coding, log into the RPOA website and go here.

Note: Retail Price is cabinets only * Rebates are earned on purchases of $5000 or more semi-annually.

MICHIGAN LANDLORD editorial goal is to provide a forum for real estate investment and rental property ownership and management ideas and news.

Our articles, columns, and other features should not be construed as investment advice, nor does their appearance imply an endorsement by the Rental Property Owners Association of Kent County or the Real Estate Investors of Michigan of any specific real estate investment or management strategy. An investor’s and manager’s best course of action must be based on individual circumstances.

4

WHERE LANDLORDS GO FOR HELP

GreatLakes_BC_Doerner.qxd:GreatLakes-bc-40791.qxd

2/27/12

LAUNDRY

“The Laundry Professionals”

Jordan Delange

Phone (616) 531-8810 Bill Doerner 3455 Byron Center Ave. SW Fax (616) 531-8811 Phone (262) 790-5885 12705 Robin MI Lane Wyoming, 49519 Toll Free (800) 821-8846 Toll Free (800) 236-5599 Brookfield, WI 53005 jdelange@greatlakeslaundry.com Mobile (616) 644-3717

bdoerner@greatlakeslaundry.com

Mobile (414) 640-2415 Fax (262) 790-5886

616-301-4195

Don't Forget!

Update Your Credit/Debit card information for Home Depot to stay eligible for your discounts and rebates!

Vendor Issue - October 2017 MICHIGAN LANDLORD 5

RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS ANDERSON BROS STEAMATIC. Carpet cleaning – 3 Rooms for $119 | furniture cleaning – $15 off of $75 or more | 10% discount on area rug cleaning (in shop only and free pick up and delivery). Call for a free quote 616-949-2453. www.absteamatic.com BENDER MAINTENANCE & HOME IMPROVEMENT. 10% off hourly rate for RPOA members. Property maintenance, general repairs; prepare property to rent at acquisition; inspection compliance for Section 8, City of Grand Rapids. General Contractor, Certified Lead Renovator, RPOA Member. 616-885-0132.

CASHFLOW SOLUTIONS INC. Cash Flow Solutions special rates. Collect bad checks with bounce back check recovery. To access this discount, contact the RPOA office.

COMPASS REALTY. RPOA exclusive opportunity! Free 1 hour real estate consultation. Call Tom at 616550-4447 or | www.teamkoetsier.com.

DISCOUNT HOME IMPROVEMENT. RPOA members: receive 6% off your order. 616-451-3600.

EQUITY TRUST. Equity Trust is the leading custodian of truly Self-Directed IRAs. RPOA Members receive a free account for one full year (no annual maintenance fee), National REIA Gold Level Service and several complimentary educational products.

FARM BUREAU INSURANCE. Jeff Lamborne Farm Bureau Insurance Agency offers group discounts.

Call Jeff for details. 616-447-0274.

Grand Rapids Carpet & Furniture Cleaners GRAND RAPIDS CARPET & FURNITURE CLEANERS. RPOA Members receive 4th room free! Call Dave, 616-453-5368.

HOME DEPOT. Sign up for the Home Depot rebate program through the RPOA and receive 2%* rebate on all your purchases—no matter how small or big. Call the RPOA office to get your rebate program started now! 616-454-3385. * As of July 2017, minimum semi-annual purchases over $5,000.

INDOOR CLIMATE SOLUTIONS. Offering all RPOA members Grand Rapids heating inspection stickers for $50.00 each and 5% discount on repair or replacement of any HVAC equipment. Over 40 years’ experience servicing and installing furnaces, boilers, air conditioning. 616-891-HEAT (4328) www.indoorclimatesolutions.net.

JACK’S LAWN & SNOWPLOW SERVICE. Jack’s Lawn Service is offering an exclusive discount to RPOA members only. Call for your exclusive discount today. 616-698-8616.

JB HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY. Independent agents representing several companies (AutoOwners, AAA, Citizens, Hastings, Hartford, Pioneer State Mutual, Progressive). We do the shopping for you. Group discounts available for RPOA members. Call Mike Murphy at 616-868-0050 for details.

JR Mortgage Services LLC

JR MORTGAGE SERVICES. Free appraisal for 1 to 4 family unit homes with closed loan application for RPOA members only. Jim Riley, 616-292-4491.

MLIVE MEDIA GROUP. A special exclusive offer just for RPOA members. $35 for 30 days print and online! Grand Rapids Press, Kalamazoo Gazette, Muskegon Chronicle. Includes a 5 line print ad for a single rental unit as well as appearing with expanded text and up to 8 photos on www.mlive.com.

Call the Classified Sales Supervisor at The Grand Rapids Press at 616-222-5527.

6

WHERE LANDLORDS GO FOR HELP

MODERNISTIC CLEANING & RESTORATION. Protect your investment! RPOA members, call for special pricing. Need something other than carpet cleaning? We provide FREE ESTIMATES on all of our services: air duct and dryer vent cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, and flood/fire/mold restoration. Call the Simple & Quick cleaning and restoration experts! 616-531-1666 OFFICE MAX/ OFFICE DEPOT. OfficeMax offers special discounts on expensive supplies like ink cartridges.

More than a vendor or a supplier…they’re your strategic partner, your ally, your advocate. To access this discount, contact the RPOA office. 616-454-3385.

REALPROTECT. RealProtect real estate investor insurance program with Norton Insurance was built specifically to address the unique needs of the independent real estate investor. Norton helps us to provide a wide array of products including coverage for properties being rehabbed, vacant and occupied rental properties, retail or office spaces and even those you just bought at the court house steps! RPOA members get FREE QUOTES and an advisor to help you find the best insurance solutions for all your real estate needs.

RENTALS.COM. Save 20% on standard listings. An online business tool designed to rent your property faster & maximize your investment. To access this discount contact the RPOA office.

RENTLINX. Discounted online rental advertising on MIRentalGuide.com via Rentlinx.com. Contact the RPOA office for details.

RENT PERFECT (An Investigative Screening Company). Rent Perfect is the tenant screening solution rental property owners and managers have been crying out for. We've combined the hands-on human element of investigative techniques we've always been known for with the speed, convenience, and cost-cutting power of the digital age to provide you with an all-in-one, mobile web-enabled screening process. RPOA members receive a discounted $0.95 set up fee.

REPUBLIC WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES. Exclusive RPOA New Members and Existing Members discount $12.13 rate per month is good for one year. Republic reserves the right to increase rates at any time. Call Roy James at 616-662-6862.

RMS LLC. FREE Towing. Towing of abandoned and improperly parked cars on your property. Offering to RPOA members at no cost. Free signage for RPOA members if required by State of Michigan laws. Call 616-475-9836 or email impounds@rmsonline.us RYLEE’S ACE HARDWARE. 10% discount on all cash purchases. Some restrictions apply. Offer valid at our two Grand Rapids stores, 1234 Michigan St. NE and 1205 Fulton St. West and our Walker store, 4300 Remembrance Rd. | www.ryleesace.com.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS. Sherwin Williams offers a 30% discount on paint products and also offers a 30% discount on paint sundries. Applicators are discounted 35%. Other pricing is very competitive within the local market. A special discount card must be obtained from the RPOA. 616-454-3385.

SOS HOME REHAB . $10 off the first work order performed for RPOA Members only. Call Shane Sarver at 616-446-4899 or email at ssarver@soshomerehab.com STUURSMA & REENS, PLC, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Discounted fees. Call Bill Reens 616-458-7800.

USA MLS.NET. Listings $30 per month. RPOA Members $30 per month, unlimited listings. Free custom website with listings displayed, plus many more benefits. USA-mls.com. Call 1-800-206-0080.

Vendor Issue - October 2017 MICHIGAN LANDLORD 7

RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

SELEWSKI SPECIALTY UNDERWRITING, LLC For All Your Landlord REO Insurance Needs Program Highlights: 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Insure unlimited properties on one policy Easy online access to your policy to add/change/remove properties Insure vacant/rehab/new builds/tenant occupied homes on the same policy One easy monthly bill for all properties insured Insure multiple entities on one policy Replacement cost or Actual Cash value available Simple Property Reporting form Insure Property in any of the 48 continental states

Call today for your free quote, whether you have one property or one hundred, we can help.

855-50-INSURE (855-50-467873) Email: nselewski@yahoo.com www.noelselewskiagency.com

Important information for: Farm Bureau Great Lakes Mutual Insurance customers As of 10/01/2014 Farm Bureau Insurance will no longer be associated with Great Lakes Mutual Insurance. This change in carrier may result in a premium change. If you are currently insured with Great Lakes Mutual and you would like to keep your policy where it is, you will need to switch to a licensed agent. Our agency has been writing with Great Lakes Mutual for the past 6 years and we have an outstanding record with the carrier and our customers. Please contact our office today if you would like to keep your policy with Great Lakes Mutual Insurance. We can write in any area of Michigan, West, East, North, South.

Noel Selewski Agency Inc. Ph: 855-50-INSURE (855-50-467873) Email: nselewski@yahoo.com www.noelselewskiagency.com

8

RPOA HOME DEPOT CABINET DISCOUNT PROGRAM Enrollment Instruction Guide Save Up to 20% with RPOA Hampton Bay Cabinet Purchases at Home Depot!

Where Real Estate Investors & Landlords Go For Success

If you haven’t already, register with the RPOA Home Depot ProXtra program and provide your information, payment methods, and add the code NREIA to each of your payment methods.

Visit www.rpoaonline.org for more on how to sign up for the RPOA Home Depot ProXtra program to ensure that you get your discounts AND the 2% rebate on eligible purchases.

Step 1 - Go to http://nationalreia.org/hdcabinets/ Step 2 - Download Hampton Bay Catalog Download the Hampton Bay catalog and browse the cabinets and finishes available for RPOA members under the HD cabinet program and select your cabinet style. You can also save a copy of the catalog. (However, keep in mind that the catalog may be updated.)

Click This Button to Download the Hampton Bay Cabinet Catalog

Step 3 – Request Your Discount Coupon Scroll down the screen to the coupon form and complete the form, including: First Name Last Name Email Company Name (If applicable.)

Street Address (Not the worksite address.)

City State Zip Code Phone Number Association (Enter ) Estimated Deadline Date for Your Project (In this date format (mm/dd/yy.)

Click the Send button.

National REIA will mail you the coupon. It is a “one time use” coupon and cannot be used again.

You’ll need the coupon in order to receive the cabinet discount.

Step 4 – Download & Complete the Design Connect Form Once you’ve selected the cabinets and style you wish to order, click on Download Design Connect Form button on the main Hampton Bay Cabinets for the Pro page. This will open a PDF version of the Design Connect form.

Complete required information on the form, including: Member Number (Enter the phone number you have registered with your Home Depot ProXtra account.)

Date Customer’s Name (The same name you used on the Coupon form.)

Jobsite Address (This may be different than your company or personal address.)

Email Phone Number Budget Per/Unit (Enter the budget for cabinets for the kitchen or bathroom you are installing.)

ADA Compliance (Indicated whether or not the cabinet design needs to be ADA compliant.)

Select Your Cabinet Style and Color Date Quote Needed (Enter the date by which you need the quote and design.)

Save the completed form or print the form out and scan and email to Pro_Collaboration_Center@ homedepot.com along with the site measurements, drawings and photos or fax the form to 678-797-8076 with the measurements, drawings and photos.

Standard lead time is 48 hours for designs. If you require immediate assistance call and speak with a designer at 866-311-3976.

Click This Button to Download the Design Connect Form

Step 5 – Getting Your Cabinets Once your design is complete, take your design AND your coupon to your Home Depot store. You can pick up your cabinets or they will be delivered to your job site (if the minimum required number of cabinets was met). You must have your completed cabinet design and your coupon. You must have both to make your purchase. (You may design your own cabinet layout. See below.) You may not take a picture of the coupon—you must have a physical copy of the coupon for scanning.

Frequently Asked Questions: Do I have to use the design service or can I simply order the coupon and go to the store with the coupon and pick out our cabinets there?

You may absolutely do this! The coupon applies to the in-stock Hampton Bay cabinets so if you have the know-how and know exactly what you want you can bypass the design service and just make your purchase.

If I use the design service and don’t like their design—do I contact the designer and get it modified to our preference or can I take the design sent to me and fix the design at the store?

You may do either. However, there has been one instance where that was done and the changes the store made caused a glitch where the coupon did not work on the cabinets entered by the store. It caused the store to have to manually process the discount on those cabinets--causing some frustration for the member and the store. If at all possible, stick with the same designer that the design was started with.

Will I be assigned a specific designer throughout the whole design process?

Once a designer starts your project they will try to stay with the same designer throughout the project. I am sure there will be exceptions to this due to schedules and member timelines. But… they will make their best effort to keep it consistent.

Who sends me back the design once it is done? (Will the email be obvious or will it be from an individual with Home Depot?)

The email should come from the design connect team email and not an individual.

What if the store does not have the cabinets I need in stock that fit my design?

The program offers the stock cabinets to be ordered, usually shipping within 48 hours. Depending on the cabinets selected it could take up to 2 weeks to ship. If you are using only the cabinets stocked in the store and need them before they can be shipped Home Depot can fulfill the order from surrounding stores.

Do I pick my delivery options when I place my order and pay for it at the store?

Your delivery options can be finalized with your designer and added to your quote or you may set that up directly at the store when purchasing.

Can I pick up my cabinets the same day as I purchase them if I’m not ordering anything special?

Yes you may! You will need to allow the store time to get those pulled and ready for you but if it is all in stock you may pick them up same day.

Are the finishes under the discount program the only finishes available from Hampton Bay? If not, can our members order other finishes but at different terms and pricing?

There are other finishes and styles that are available but they are not included in the program and the coupon cannot be applied. The pricing on those will be subject to any current store promotions and VPP (bidroom) pricing, if qualified. However, all purchases are subject to accumulation for the 2% bi-annual rebate though.

Does the 2% rebate still apply to cabinet purchases in a six month period that exceed $5,000?

The 2% will apply to ALL purchases as long as the minimum is met and the credit cards used to pay for the purchase are registered with the NREIA code. (See how to register for the 2% rebate here.)

WHERE REAL ESTATE INVESTORS & LANDLORDS GO FOR SUCCESS

WHERE LANDLORDS GO FOR HELP

RPOA AD 2017 Smoke_Layout 1 7/12/17 1:40 PM Page 1

Is it time to check your

Install a smoke detector in every bedroom of your home and in the hall that leads to one or two bedrooms, and make sure there is at least one on each floor of your home, even in your basement.

Smoke Detectors?

We supply all Grand Rapids City Approved Detectors

ryleesace.com

Test your smoke detector each month and replace it if it doesn't work or if it is already 8 to 10 years old.

Smoke alarm safety is very important.

Having enough smoke alarms and keeping them in working condition are important fire safety steps you can take to save lives in your home and in the homes of your renters.

Rylee’s

Grand Rapids - 1234 Michigan St. NE 616.451.0724

Replace your smoke detector batteries at least once a year and especially when you hear the warning signal that the battery is low.

Hardware

1205 Fulton St. West 616.233.4711

Walker - 4300 Remembrance Rd. 616.453.7741

OPEN TO SERVE YOU: MONDAY - SATURDAY 8AM - 8PM, SUNDAY 10AM - 5PM

Vendor Issue - October 2017 MICHIGAN LANDLORD 13

RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Tenant History Website Includes 6 Counties - Free for RPOA Members The Tenant History Website now includes eviction records from six Michigan counties, including Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Allegan Counties. All records include money judgment evictions. Possession only judgments are excluded in some areas due to local policy.

And, don’t forget, RPOA members also share the tenant history records on the site. The site now includes over 200,000 records searchable by name. The Tenant History Website is free for use by RPOA members. Go here to start using the site now or to register:

www.tenanthistorywebsite.org

14

July / August / September 2017 MICHIGAN LANDLORD 14

WHERE LANDLORDS GO FOR HELP

“

Over 100,000 listeners in Michigan, all 50 States and throughout the world.

“

Each week we discuss topics, tips and techniques designed to make you a more confident and successful rental property owner and real estate investor.

Interviewees include buy and hold investors, flippers, wholesalers, property managers, brokers, legal advisors, insurance providers, mortgage brokers— you name it; we’re talking to some of the top names in the real estate investing business in Michigan.

Our host is Brian Hamrick from Hamrick Investment Group. Brian is a successful multi-unit and apartment investor with over 450 units in Grand Rapids, Wyoming and Lansing, Michigan.

Vendor Issue - October 2017 MICHIGAN LANDLORD 15

RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

RPOA CONTRACTOR & VENDOR LIST ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING Culver CPA Group Duane Culver Grand Rapids 616-456-6464 dculver@culvercpagroup.com www.culvercpagroup.com Stonehenge Consulting PLC Keith Harris Byron Center 616-891-1147 kharris@aol.com www.stonehenge.plc.com APPLIANCES/APPLIANCE REPAIR Gerrit's Appliance, Inc. Brian Hooyer Wyoming 616-532-3626 brian@gerritsappliances.com www.gerritsappliances.com Great Lakes Commercial Sales Inc Jon Gerard Wyoming 616-531-8810 info@greatlakeslaundry.com www.greatlakeslaundry.com Johnson's Appliance Repair Bob Johnson Grandville 616-822-0085 johnson1965@att.net www.appliancerepairgr.com Reges Service and Repair Dave Reges Grand Rapids 616-608-6346 dave@regesrepair.com www.regesrepair.com ASSOCIATIONS Property Management Association of West Michigan Christina Baragar Wyoming 616-531-5243 cbaragar@pmawm.com www.pmawm.com ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICES Kreis Enderle, PC

16

David Hill Grand Rapids 616-742-3930 dhill@btlaw.com www.btlaw.com Law Offices of David Carrier David Carrier Grand Rapids 616-361-8400 mbaugh@davidcarrierlaw.com www.davidcarrierlaw.com Trowbridge Law Firm PC Charles Baker Detroit 313-259-6900 cbaker@trowbridgehouse.com www.trowbridgehouse.com Varnum Randall Groendyk Grand Rapids 616-336-6000 rjgroendyk@varnumlaw.com w w w. v a r n u m l aw. c o m / p e o p l e / randall-j-groendyk/ CARPET CLEANING Grand Rapids Carpet Cleaning David Bigelow Grand Rapids, 616-453-5368 dbcarpet@yahoo.com CLEANING Cook's Clean Up Burt Cook Grand Rapids 616-540-5679 cookscleanup@gmail.com www.cookscleanup.com CLEANING & RESTORATION Anderson Brothers Steamatic Dudley Larson Ada 616-949-2453 manderson@absteamatic.com www.absteamatic.com Byo-Safe Environment Daniel Waters Holland 616-446-0917 dan@byosafemt.com www.byosafemt.com

Modernistic Cleaning & Restoration Russ Wendt Plainwell 800-627-5080 Rwendt@modernistic.net www.modernistic.com DEBT COLLECTION Repossession Management Services Michael Myers Grand Rapids 616-475-9836 info@rmsonline.us www.rmsonline.us DRYWALL INSTALLERS Banner Drywall Chad Hovermale Grand Rapids 616-890-2550 chad@bannerdrywall.com www.bannerdrywall.com FINANCING Benchmark Capital Management Matthew Fox Grand Rapids 616-735-9800 matthew@benchmarkmi.com www.benchmarkmi.com First National Bank of America Scott Jennings Grand Rapids 616-538-6016 sjennings@fnba.com www.fnba.com United Bank Of Michigan Rose Constantine Grand Rapids 616-559-4657 rose.constantine@unitedbank4u.com

www.unitedbank4u.com FLOORING SUPPLIES Columbo's Floors To Go Scott Ehrhardt Jenison 616-669-6222 scott@columbos.com www.columbos.com

WHERE LANDLORDS GO FOR HELP

FOUNDATIONS Foundation Specialist Bryan Foster Wyoming 616-335-0364 foster@foundationspecialistmi.com www.foundationspecialistmi.com GENERAL CONTRACTOR Bender Maintenance & Home Improvement Tim Bender Kentwood 616-885-0132 bender.service@gmail.com www.benderfm.com Richard Dykhouse Builder Richard Dykhouse Lowell 616-437-7630 rbdykhouse@aol.com www.richarddykhousebuilder.com TE Nickelson Contractors Ted Nickelson Grand Rapids 616-209-4434 tenick@gmail.com SOS Home Rehab Shane Sarver Caledonia 616-446-4899 ssarver@soshomerehab.com HARDWARE STORES & BUILDING SUPPLIES Eikenhout Inc Greg Schierbeek Grand Rapids 616-459-4523 shudson@eikenhout.com www.eikenhout.com Landlord's Supply Phillip Mol Grand Rapids 616-292-2810 philmol@grar.com www.landlords-supply.com Rylee's Ace Hardware Lori Terpstra Grand Rapids 616-451-0724

lorit@ryleesace.com www.ryleesace.com HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES Discount Home Improvement Jennifer Hancock Grand Rapids 616-451-3600 Jennifer@discountmi.com www.discountmi.com Williams Distributing Co Roger Pedersen Grand Rapids 616-456-1613 amoore@wmsdist.com www.wmsdist.com HVAC CONTRACTOR AAA High Efficient Heating and Cooling Edward Stawicki Grand Rapids 616-301-4195 edwardstawicki@att.net Indoor Climate Solutions Ryan Hansen Alto 616-891-4328 ryan@indoorclimatesolutions.net www.indoorclimatesolutions.net INSURANCE Farm Bureau Insurance Jeff Lamborne Grand Rapids 616-447-0274 jlambor@fbinsmi.com www.farmbureauinsurance-mi.com J. B. Harrison Insurance Agency Dan Urich Alto 616-868-0050 mikem@jbhins.com www.jbhins.com Hub International Grant Webster Grand Rapids 616-233-4135 grant.webster@hubinternational. com www.hubinternational.com

Mapes Insurance Agency Inc. Robert Kazma Grand Rapids 616-726-6551 rkazma@mapesinsurance.com www.mapesinsurance.com Noel Selewski Agency Inc Noel Selewski Grosse Point Park 313-886-6857 nselewski@yahoo.com www.noelselewskiagency.com The Lynch Agency Alistair Lynch Grand Rapids 616-970-7677 alynch@fbinsmi.com Western Star Insurance Services Karen Minner Caledonia 616-956-2451 ws@westernstarinsurance.com www.westernstarinsurance.com LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON/BROKER Ortiz, Robert Robert Ortiz Grand Rapids 616-447-9903 sbortiz@aol.com PAINT SUPPLIES Sherwin Williams Paint Co Beth Ann Muzio Wyoming 616-262-7151 swrep6774@sherwin.com www.sherwin-williams.com PAINTING CONTRACTORS Priority Painting David Buckley Byron Center 616-893-7932 davebuckley70@yahoo.com www.prioritypainting.biz Re-Coat Recycled Paint Dave Williams Holland 616-335-0640

Vendor Issue - October 2017 MICHIGAN LANDLORD 17

RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

davew@recoatpaint.com www.recoatpaint.com PEST CONTROL & EXTERMINATORS Simply Pest Control Solutions Ray Cummings Grand Rapids 616-889-3452 raymondc@simplypestcontrol.com www.simplypestcontrol.com PLUMBERS Bergsma Plumbing Joseph M Bergsma Belmont 616-813-5219 contact@bergsmaplumbing.com www.bergsmaplumbing.com Magnum Plumbing & Heating Inc Dale Bonnema Wayland 616-477-2525 info@magnumplumbingheating.com www.magnumplumbingheating.com PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DeJong Properties Ted DeJong Middleville 616-890-6782 teddejongbuilders@gmail.com Excel Properties Austin Bekins Grand Rapids, 616-819-8700 excelproperties@ymail.com www.facebook.com/ pg/Excel-PropertiesLLP-307483982611002/ Hoogerheide, Steve Steve Hoogerheide Marne 616-460-3453 hoogerhs@gmail.com www.heatherfieldllc.com KMF Properties Kurt Freund Grand Rapids 616-450-8487 kurtmfreund@gmail.com

18

Life Cycle Property Management Peter Bruinsma Grand Rapids 616-293-5731 invest@grar.com www.lifecyclepm.com

STORAGE Rockford Storage Carol Ruhf Rockford 616-874-8989 rockfordselfstorage@comcast.net www.rockfordselfstorage.com

ROOFING West Michigan Roofing & Construction Randy McLemore Spring Lake 616-846-1536 randym@westmichiganroofing.com www.westmichiganroofing.com

TREE SERVICES 1, 2, Tree LLC Jacob Anderson Grand Rapids 616-723-5295 jacob@12treeservice.com www.12treeservice.com

REAL ESTATE SERVICES Auction.com, a Ten-X Company Casey O'Neill Grand Rapids 616-648-2503 coneill.pta@auction.com www.auction.com

WASTE DUMPSTERS & ROLL OFFS Republic Services Inc Roy James Jenison 616-437-8391 RJames3@republicservices.com www.republicservices.com

Beacon Realty Group Matt Jones Grand Rapids 616-222-0400 matt@beaconrealtygrp.com www.beaconrealtygrp.com Compass Realty Services Mark Troy Grand Rapids 616-452-4200 mtroy@compass101.com www.teamkoetsier.com H2 Real Estate Corby Horlings Grand Rapids 616-272-3416 coho36@gmail.com www.h2sellsgr.com Keller Williams Realty Rivertown Rachael Berry Grandville (616) 259-8233 kwrtca@gmail.com www.kellerwilliamsrivertown.com

WATER TREATMENT/WATER SOFTENERS Besco Water Treatment Connie Isler Grand Rapids 616-954-7873 connieisler@bescowater.com www.bescowater.com

T

ST

ES R O

. 13 0 F L O O RI N G

C

C

U

O

V

YO

ER

S,

ED

YE

.

ERS.

4000

NT

PA I

CE

N

WHERE LANDLORDS GO FOR HELP

O

U

LD

S AY

O WE’VE G

T

YO

U

It’s true. Your source for paint is also your source for flooring.

Count on Sherwin-Williams Floorcovering Centers for leading brands, 24-hour turn and reliable installation.

And, of course, know that our Paint Stores are right around the corner with the coatings, tools and expert advice you need to complete the job. You see, for quality, competitive prices, and expert service, we’ve covered it all. To find the nearest Sherwin-Williams Paint Store or Floorcovering Center visit sherwin-williams.com/store-locator ©2015 The Sherwin-Williams Company

Vendor Guide - August 2017 MICHIGAN LANDLORD 19

RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

20

WHERE LANDLORDS GO FOR HELP

WE ARE CPA’S WHO OWN REAL ESTATE

Multi-Family and Commercial Specialist

+ Heating & Cooling 24/7 Emergency Repair Furnace, Rooftop & A/C Systems Repair & Replacement Municipal Housing Inspections

+ Boiler Systems 24/7 Boiler Repair

SAVING YOU TIME & MONEY

Do you know where your money is going, or how to stop the leaks? We let you focus on running your business, and we handle the numbers . . . saving you time and money.

Installation & Replacement Preventative Maintenance State of Michigan CSD-1 Boiler Inspections

+ Plumbing 24/7 Plumbing Repair

culver | group CPAs & Business Advisors

616.456.6464 . culvercpagroup.com . 1419 Coit . Grand Rapids

Water Heater Replacement Tub & Shower replacement Fixture & Faucet Replacement

+ Drain Cleaning & Sewer Jetting 24 Hour Emergency Service Sinks, Tubs, Floor Drains & Main Sewer Lines Video Inspections Documentation/Electronic Reports Locating & Line tracing

Providing a great value is our

"Service Contract"

ONE-CALL SOLUTION SERVING Investment Property Owners Managers and Residents

24/7/365 Service Hotline

(616) 477-2525

WWW.MAGNUMPLUMBINGHEATING.COM

Vendor Issue - October 2017 MICHIGAN LANDLORD 21

Upcoming Seminars & Events

RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

CE = CERTIFIED COURSE FOR REAL ESTATE CONTINUING EDUCATION PHP = PROFESSIONAL HOUSING PROVIDER CREDIT

HELPING REAL ESTATE INVESTORS BECOME MORE SUCCESSFUL November 2, 2017 • 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

November 17, 2017 • 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

ADVANCED TAX STRATEGIES

COMFORT ANIMALS? MEDICAL MARIJUANA? CRIMINAL TENANTS? SECTION 8 TENANTS? FAIR HOUSING AND HOW IT IMPACTS YOUR RENTAL BUSINESS

2 Hours CE Credit for Licensed Real Estate Professionals 2 Hours Credit for RPOA PHP Duane Culver, CPA & Investor, discusses the insights and techniques needed to reduce and potentially eliminate real estate investment taxes.

November 9, 2017 • 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

PEST MANAGEMENT 2 Hours CE Credit for Licensed Real Estate Professionals 2 Hours Credit for RPOA PHP A simple, common sense, family- and earth-friendly way to get rid of pests in your home. Healthy Homes Coalition of West MI will be teaching you how to handle pest management.

November 30, 2017 • 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

QUICKBOOKS FOR RENTAL PROPERTY

November 16, 2017 • 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

FOUNDATIONS OF BUYING, LEASING & SELLING RENTAL PROPERTY 3 Hours CE Credit for Licensed Real Estate Professionals 3 Hours Credit for RPOA PHP This course covers a complete overview of the entire rental business–from buying a property through management and selling.

If you’re a beginner, this course is a MUST! As the saying goes, you don’t know what you don’t know. Not knowing can leave you in the crosshairs of a government agency or, worse yet, an ambulance chasing attorney. Even if you’re not new to the rental business, there are lots of things to learn, including updates on local and state laws. It never hurts to take a refresher course as good insurance against future mishaps. Presented by Clay Powell, RPOA Director, and Licensed Real Estate Salesperson. Some of the points covered in the course include: • Proper due diligence before buying or turning your existing home into a rental property.

• Federal, State, and local regulations regarding rental property ownership and management.

• Methods for effective management, including tenant screening, dealing with problem tenants, evictions, and more.

• Setting rental rates and effectively advertising rental property.

• Proper forms to use for leasing.

• What to do before selling a rental property.

24 22

Are you confused about the difference between assistance, comfort and support animals? Which do you have to accept and which ones not. How about medical marijuana—do you have to let your tenants smoke it—or grow it? Do you have to accept prior criminals or can you screen out the worst offenders?

Where and when do you have to “accept Section 8” vouchers?

If these questions are haunting you and/or you have other concerns about the disabled and other fair housing laws, plan to attend this excellent course on complying with existing fair housing rules and regulations.

2 Hours LEGAL CE Credit for Licensed Real Estate Professionals 2 Hours Credit for RPOA PHP Find out from a HUD Expert how to make more money adding Bring your own laptop, log in and learn how to set up and navigate through QuickBooks for landlords. Presented by Todd Jones of Culver Group- CPA and Business Advisors.

December 5, 2017 • 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

HOME INSPECTIONS – SAVE $1,000’S BY KNOWING WHAT TO LOOK FOR 2 Hours LEGAL CE Credit for Licensed Real Estate Professionals 2 Hours Credit for RPOA PHP Missing common and not so common problems associated with a property can kill an otherwise perfectly good deal and, perhaps, cost you or your clients thousands of dollars. Avoid a bad case of heartburn. Learn what to look for and how serious the problems are—or not. Find out what you should be negotiating with the seller in order to make the deal worth your while. Taught by home inspectors with over 23 years of experience, this class is great for investors and licensed real estate salespersons and brokers. This course teaches what you need to know to look smarter and more professional. It’s a must for making better buying decisions

REI Happy Hour Meetup

RPOA Women's REI Meetup

4nd Monday of the Month at 5 p.m.

Harmony Hall 401 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

Once a month at 5:30 p.m.

See our meetup group on www.meetup.com for updated information

! s u n i Jo

! s u n i o J

REAL ESTATE INVESTORS (REI) FRIDAY MORNING BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLE Held every Friday, 8–9 a.m.

Cheshire Grill / 2162 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, MI

West Michigan REI Club Meetup WHERE LANDLORDS GO FOR HELP 2nd Monday of the Month at 6 p.m.

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar 2720 44th St. SW, Wyoming, MI

REGISTER BY CALLING 800.701.7762 OR EMAIL CONTACTRPOA@RPOAONLINE.ORG December 7, 2017 • 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

November 30, 2017 • 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

MARKETING & SCREENING FOR PAYING TENANTS

EPA RRP REFRESHER COURSE

2 Hours LEGAL CE Credit for Licensed Real Estate Professionals 2 Hours Credit for RPOA PHP Learn effective and proven ways to fill your apartments using different marketing tactics. And, learn how to effectively screen for good paying tenants that will take care of your rentals and stay out of trouble with the law. This course covers the essentials needed to find and attract the best possible tenants and help you increase your rental profits. Emma Persons, Property Manager, will present the course, which includes: •

A primer on federal, state and local fair housing laws

•

Preparing your property for showing to attract quality tenants

•

Setting rent

•

Where to advertise

•

Incentive programs

•

Setting screening criteria

•

Screening for tenants using free online resources

•

Using decision reports

•

How to use the Tenant History Website to screen for tenants

•

Reasons you can refuse a tenant

This course teaches rental property owners, contractors and other paid professionals how to work safely in housing with lead-based paint and comply with EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, and HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule. If you have a current RRP Certification, look at your expiration date. If you took the RRP class 5 years ago, you are due for recertification. Sign up before your expiration date to maintain your eligibility for this class. Those who wait until or after the expiration date will be required to take the 8 hour class instead of the 4 hour class. $168 Members/ $188 Non-members

December 27, 2017 • 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

EPA RRP CERTIFICATION TRAINING December 28, 2017 • 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

EPA RRP REFRESHER COURSE

Upcoming EPA RRP Courses November 29, 2017 • 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

EPA RRP CERTIFICATION TRAINING 8 Hours CE Credit for MI Licensed Real Estate Professionals & Builders Earn EPA RRP Renovator Certifications Not knowing how to work in a lead-safe manner can expose your rental business to liability. The EPA now requires all landlords to use lead-safe work practices and be certified under the new RRP rules. Ed Wenz, Certified Lead Safe Work Practices Trainer, licensed contractor and Landlord, will teach lead-safe work practices in a comprehensive session. Seating limited to only 12 participants!

Don’t wait to register.

$215 Members/ $235 Non-members

All events are held at the RPOA office unless otherwise noted.

Cost: $35 Gold/Silver/Affiliate members, $45 non-members unless otherwise noted.

Vendor Issue - October 2017 MICHIGAN LANDLORD 23

RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

RPOAs Women’s Real Estate Investor Meetup Join our monthly Meetup just for women to network, learn, share and work out deals. Real estate investment isn’t just for men; the RPOA has always had a sizable number of women investors. In addition, over 60% of licensed real estate professionals are women. So, join us each month to advance your knowledge and build wealth.

(616) 532-3626 or (888) 821-8846 Gerritsappliances.com

We meet the 3rd Monday of every month from 5:30 7:30 p.m.

Check out and join our meetup group for dates and times at https://www.meetup.com/RPOAs-Womens-RealEstate-Investor-Meetup/. www.westshorepropertymanagement.com

616-885-0132 Looking to connect with like-minded investors? Want to meet others in the business? Just looking for a good time? Then…join us every 4th Monday of the month from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for our monthly social networking.

Whether you’re looking to invest, already own, buy and hold investments, wholesale, flip or doing some other type of investment, it’s always worthwhile to interact with others in the business. See you there! Join our meetup group at https://www.meetup.com/Real-Estate-InvestorHappy-Hour-Grand-Rapids/

David H. Bigelow RPOA Member

Bus: 616-453-5368 Cell: 616-822-4710

Grand Rapids Carpet & Furniture Cleaners since 1944 We use

RPOA members receive a 25% Discount

24

WHERE LANDLORDS GO FOR HELP

Rental property financing solutions from United Bank.

Here at United Bank, we do more than write mortgages; we create, customize and innovate to provide a loan that fits your unique situation. Whatever it takes, we’re here for you. Now that’s a real mortgage solution.

UnitedBank4U.com | 616.559.7000

Member FDIC

Vendor Issue - October 2017 MICHIGAN LANDLORD 25

RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Procedures & Prices

Ad-o-Grams

PLEASE FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES BELOW WHEN REQUESTING DECISION REPORTS FROM THE RPOA:

CARPET CLEANING

RPOA & REI DECISION REPORT REQUEST

• When possible, please use the RPOA Decision Report Request

Form and fax it to the RPOA office at 616-454-6163 OR send us an e-mail with the same information to: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org.

(DO NOT fax applications to us.)

• You must have the following minimum information to run a report: • First and last name of prospective tenant(s).

RPOA members receive 25% discount. Premium carpet care at affordable prices. Call for free estimates! RPOA member Dave Bigelow at 616-822-4710 or Grand Rapids Carpet and Furniture Cleaners at 616-453-5368.

• Current address of the prospective tenant, including street with number, city, state and zip code.

• Social Security Number.

• Date of Birth • Your RPOA member #, name of membership, and an indication on how you would like the completed reports handled, i.e. faxed back to you (if so, provide the fax number), or you will call the office for the report, or you will pick up the report in person.

• WAIT AT LEAST THREE (3) HOURS before contacting the RPOA office for your reports. Though we can sometimes get reports done quicker, there are many things out of our control that can interfere with this process, including but not limited to credit reporting agency computer problems.

• Contact us for your decision report results promptly. For reasons of confidentiality we shred all reports after 3 days.

OTHER GUIDELINES FOR DECISION REPORTS: • You cannot run a decision report on yourself.

• You can only run a decision report on another family member if you are doing a business transaction with that person that is related to real estate or rental property.

• You cannot run a decision report for another business person, real estate agent or landlord. Your credit reporting privileges through RPOA extend only to your personal business.

• You can only run a decision report for a legitimate business transaction where credit is required. These transactions include owner financed real estate, leasing, collections and land contracts.

• You must follow all the rules and regulations of the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. A copy of this Act is available at the RPOA. • You must give a person denied housing or financing because of information contained in a credit report a notice to that effect. Examples of notices that you can use and what needs to be included in the notice can be found in the RPOA office; or log on to the RPOA website (www.rpoaonline.org) and go to Tenant Screening.

REPORT PRICES (AS OF JANUARY 2017) Single: $18.50 Double: $30.50 Criminal Background Report, additional charge.

26

REALTORS! Are you a licensed real estate salesperson?

Don't forget, refer a NEW member to the RPOA and get a $100 bonus for yourself or to put toward your referral's new membership. Your choice. *You do not need to be a member of the RPOA.

WHERE LANDLORDS GO FOR HELP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHERE LANDLORDS GO FOR SUCCESS

President: Tom Koetsier (616) 550-4447 Email: tkoetsier@grar.com President Elect: Brian Hamrick (616) 975-9770 E-mail: brian@higinvestor.com Secretary & Past President: Mark Troy (616) 452-4200 E-mail: mtroy@compass101.com Treasurer: Russ VandenToorn (616) 965-2300

1459 Michigan St. NE • Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone:

(616) 454-3385 • Fax: (616) 454-6163

E-mail:

contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org

Web Sites:

www.rpoaonline.org

www.MIrentalguide.com

www.tenanthistorywebsite.org

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Rental Property Owners Association is a nonprofit business association whose mission is to support and facilitate its members’ success in real estate investment and management.

Steve DeKoster (616) 776-0572 Ryan Hansen (616) 891-4328 David Hill (616) 254-8417 Chad Hovermale (616) 890-2550 Allison Koetsier (616) 633-9445 Brandon Krieg (616) 606-3390 James Loftus (616) 889-0488 Sharon Olson (616)498-4896 John Potter (616) 957-1294 Mark VanderHyde (616) 301-0999 Justin Workman (616) 318-6400

E-mail: russ@rentupm.com

E-mail: sdeko@aol.com E-mail: ryan@indoorclimatesolutions.net E-mail: dhill@kreisenderle.com E-mail: hovermac@gmail.com E-mail: akoetsier@compass101.com E-mail: info@thehoneybeehomes.com E-mail: loftja@gmail.com E-mail: smolson4@live.com E-mail: jpotter@grar.com E-mail: mark@grmetroplumbing.com E-mail: worknitproperties@gmail.com

RPOA STAFF: (616) 454-3385 Clay Powell, Director E-mail: clayp@rpoaonline.org Ava Grover

E-mail: avag@rpoaonline.org

Heather VandenBos E-mail: heatherv@rpoaonline.org Rachel Wood

E-mail: rachelw@rpoaonline.org

Angela Weston

E-mail: rpoaoutreach@rpoaonline.org

MAGAZINE EDITOR Clay Powell (616) 454-3385 E-mail: clayp@rpoaonline.org

MAGAZINE DESIGN & LAYOUT Rachel Wood

E-mail: rachelw@rpoaonline.org

AD SALES Kathy Bartnick (616) 318-3503

E-mail: kvallie@aol.com

RPOA ATTORNEY David Hill (248) 515-8501 Vendor Issue - October 2017 MICHIGAN LANDLORD 27

MICHIGAN

LANDLORD THE PUBLICATION OF THE RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION 1459 MICHIGAN STREET NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503 PHONE: 616.454.3385 FAX: 616.454.6163 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

WHERE LANDLORDS GO FOR SUCCESS