Property Management Software for Landlords in Detroit

Owning rental property in Detroit means more than collecting rent. Tracking income and expenses across units, staying ahead of lease renewals, and knowing your true return takes real time. Mozongi REMA is free property management software built for Detroit landlords who want every number in one place.

Detroit rental market at a glance

Per the most recent municipal and federal data for the Detroit metro area:

• Population: approximately 670k residents
• Median 1-bedroom rent: $1,100 / month
• Vacancy rate: 11.0%

How Detroit compares to Michigan

Across the 6 Michigan markets we track, the average one-bedroom rent is about $1,258/month and the average vacancy rate is 6.9%. Detroit's $1,100 median is 13% below the Michigan average of $1,258/month, and its 11.0% vacancy is looser than the Michigan norm of 6.9%.

• Gross annual rent (one unit, before vacancy): $13,200
• Vacancy-adjusted annual rent: $11,748
• Detroit rent vs Michigan average: 13% below
• Estimated market size: ~670k residents

With higher vacancy, Detroit tenants have options — so screening carefully and pricing competitively matters. Know your true cost and cap rate per unit before you set rent.

If your Detroit unit is rented below median and your DSCR is under 1.20, you have room to optimize. Mozongi REMA calculates DSCR, ROI, and cap rate automatically for every property.

Property management software made for Detroit landlords

Whether you own a single rental in Detroit or a growing portfolio across Michigan, Mozongi REMA tracks every property, lease, and tenant and does the math for you.

• A portfolio dashboard showing every Detroit property at a glance
• Automatic NOI, cap rate, cash-on-cash return, and DSCR
• Lease and tenant records with document storage
• Rent-collection tracking so you always know who has paid
• Mobile-friendly access from any property visit

Built for Michigan landlords

Renting out property in Detroit comes with its own rules, and Mozongi REMA helps you stay organized around them:

• Michigan's landlord-tenant statutes and the Michigan housing or small claims court govern tenancies in Detroit — keep lease terms, dates, and renewals organized in one place.
• Rent increases — track current rents against the applicable annual guideline so every adjustment is documented and on time.
• Tenant records and documents — store leases, condition reports, and correspondence per unit.
• Every amount is tracked in USD.

Know whether your Detroit rental actually pays

Detroit purchase prices and rents both vary widely, so a property that looks fine on paper can quietly underperform. Mozongi REMA calculates net operating income, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return automatically — so you can see whether a Detroit unit is earning, breaking even, or costing you money, and decide what to do next with real numbers.

Start free in Detroit

The free Starter plan covers up to 2 Detroit properties with full financial analytics — no credit card required. As your portfolio grows, paid plans add more properties, automatic rent collection, and portfolio sharing with your accountant.