What we do
Six services. One trusted team.
We sit on the same side of the table as the owner — guiding investment, development, and sale decisions with the perspective of operators who manage the asset after the deal closes.
Real Estate Development & Owner's Rep
Hands-on representation through every phase of a build — site selection, design coordination, permitting, contractor vetting, budget oversight, and weekly progress reporting on your behalf.
- Feasibility and site evaluation
- Builder and trade selection
- Owner-side budget and schedule oversight
Real Estate Investment Advising
Underwriting and strategy for owners building a Northern Michigan portfolio — pro forma review, market comps, STR revenue modeling, and a clear-eyed take on what will actually cash flow.
- Acquisition underwriting and pro formas
- STR vs. long-term revenue modeling
- Portfolio strategy and exit planning
Residential Sales — Listing Services
Selling an investment property or short-term rental? We market your home with the same care we put into our managed listings — professional photography, story-driven copy, and a pricing strategy backed by real STR performance data.
- Pre-list prep and staging guidance
- Professional photo + video marketing
- STR revenue history packaged for buyers
Buyer's Agent — Investment & Cash-Flow Properties
We help investors find the next cash-flow STR or long-term rental — sourcing off-market opportunities, running the numbers before you tour, and negotiating with the discipline of an operator who'll have to run the property.
- Off-market and pocket-listing sourcing
- Pre-offer revenue and expense modeling
- Negotiation, inspection, and closing support
Commercial Leasing & Sales
Representation for small commercial assets, mixed-use, and hospitality properties in Leelanau and Grand Traverse — tenant and landlord rep, lease structuring, and disposition strategy.
- Tenant and landlord representation
- Lease review and structuring
- Disposition and 1031 exchange coordination
Short-Term Rental Management
Already a Tended specialty. Owner-first management for STRs across Northern Michigan — listed alongside our brokerage services so investors have one team from acquisition through operation.
- Full-service guest and property care
- Dynamic pricing and revenue reporting
- Seamless handoff from purchase to first booking