If there is no chance to recover the money through eviction/small claims and they wont leave willingly, Keys for Cash is not a bad option.

I bought my properties towards the end of the Great Recession which Jackson was slow to recover from.

I believe things will stay slow for awhile especially with the economic conditions we are facing, but they will recover. 

My wife, Patrisha, and I are recovering our son from autism, so I feel I can relate...You are at the right place.  

Then you should hound them daily until you recover every single cent.Once you do, use that money to hire a Property Manager, because you aren't cut out for this business.

Wouldn't I be able to recover $50 x 25 = $1,250 in late fees?

Locations hit by natural disasters may take many years or never recover.

The devastated community may take years to recover, or it may never fully recover.

Proper Demand form is sent to all tenants to start the legal eviction process, so we force them to address their balance:dc 100a: Nonpayment of Rent (most commonly used – also known as 7 Day Notice, if tenant pays they stay)dc 100c: Notice to Quit to Recover Possession of Property (also known as 30 Day Notice, use if you want a paying tenant gone)Forms can be found at: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/SCAO-forms/LTLC-forms/Day 13-16:COURT DATE FILING: While waiting the required 7 days, we try to communicate with tenant to determine if they intend to pay and when.

Note that most independent adjusters bill based on a percentage of the claim recovered.