About Guardhouse Rentals
Guardhouse Rentals is a Jackson company founded in 2009 that manages single-family rental homes, handling marketing, showings, tenant screening and leasing with a staff of retired corrections officers.
Years in business from the company's website: “In 2009 I built the world's greatest Rental Property Management Company by hiring all retired Corrections Officers.”
Written by our team from the company's Google listing and website.
What we checked
- Google listing open, checked October 2026
- Manages rentals for other owners (our property-manager check)
- Website read on November 3, 2026
- Newest Google review: June 15, 2026
Not checked by us
- Michigan license records (coming soon)
- Fees and contract terms: ask for a written quote
- Insurance
- Service quality beyond Google reviews
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At a glance
Property types
- Rental homes
Services
- Rental property management
- Marketing
- Showings
- Tenant screening
- Leasing
Areas served
- Jackson
From the company's website, checked November 3, 2026.
How they work with owners
- Rent pricing
- “We establish market rental value based on comparables for your area.” Source
- Inspections
- “Upon request, and subject to a minimal administrative fee, we perform drive-by inspections to monitor how your property is being maintained.” Source
Copied word for word from the company's website, read November 3, 2026.
Published fees
- Tenant placement fee
- “80% One-time Tenant Acquirement Fee” Source
- Management fee
- “8% Monthly Management Fee” Source
Copied word for word from the company's website, checked November 3, 2026. Fees change: ask for a written quote before you sign.
Office and hours
1211 Greenwood Ave, Jackson, MI 49203
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours from Google. Call ahead to confirm.
Google rating
Topics reviewers mention
- Phone 2
Source: Google. Newest review June 15, 2026. We show counts only, never review text. Read the reviews on Google
Questions about Guardhouse Rentals
Where is Guardhouse Rentals located?
Guardhouse Rentals's office is at 1211 Greenwood Ave, Jackson, MI 49203.
How long has Guardhouse Rentals been in business?
Since 2009, about 17 years. Its website says: “In 2009 I built the world's greatest Rental Property Management Company by hiring all retired Corrections Officers.”
How much does Guardhouse Rentals charge?
Guardhouse Rentals's website lists these fees: Tenant placement fee: “80% One-time Tenant Acquirement Fee”; Management fee: “8% Monthly Management Fee”. Fees change, so ask for a written quote.
Which areas does Guardhouse Rentals serve?
Its website lists Jackson.
What does Guardhouse Rentals manage?
Property types: rental homes. Services: rental property management, marketing, showings, tenant screening and leasing. From the company's website.
What do Google reviewers say about Guardhouse Rentals?
Guardhouse Rentals has a 3.8 rating from 25 Google reviews.
How do I get a quote from Guardhouse Rentals?
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