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Landlord Spotlight: Nick Patel | Iosco County
For more than 10 years, Nick Patel has shown what strong landlord partnerships look like. Nick chose to work with our housing program because of the friendly staff and respectful clients, and he values the opportunity to get to know his tenants and understand their situations.
Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A LANDLORD?
A: 10+ YEARS.
Q: WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO WORK WITH OUR HOUSING PROGRAM?
A: THE STAFF ARE FRIENDLY AND THE CLIENTS ARE DECENT TO WORK WITH.
Q: WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT BEING A LANDLORD?
A: LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE TENANTS.
Q: WHAT'S ONE THING YOU WISH MORE PEOPLE UNDERSTOOD ABOUT LANDLORDS?
A: LANDLORDS TRY TO TREAT TENANTS WELL AND UNDERSTAND THEIR SITUATION.
Q: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE OTHER LANDLORDS WHO ARE THINKING ABOUT PARTNERING WITH PROGRAMS LIKE OURS?
A: PROVIDE TENANTS WITH PROPER EDUCATION ABOUT EXPECTATIONS.
Nick reminds us that most landlords genuinely want to treat tenants well — and that clear communication and education around expectations helps everyone succeed.
Thinking about partnering with our housing program?
Our team works closely with landlords to provide support, communication, and education that create positive outcomes for both landlords and tenants.
Interested in becoming a partner landlord? We’d love to talk.
Together, we can create stable housing and stronger communities.
Call 989-358-4678 or email housingintake@nemcsa.org