For Michigan leasing agents

Bring Us Residential Listings That May Fit Shared Housing

Calm Waters evaluates residential properties for longer-term use in its nonmedical independent shared-housing program. If you represent an owner, send us the listing details and we will give the property a structured preliminary review.

Submit a ListingCheck Property Fit

Submission is not a lease commitment. Final terms require owner authorization, due diligence, and a signed agreement.

One operatorA direct business relationship with Calm Waters
Structured reviewProperty, economics, legal use, and insurance checked
Documented termsRent, utilities, maintenance, and responsibilities put in writing
Nonmedical housingIndependent adults who can manage daily living
Property fit

Listings Worth Sending

Calm Waters primarily considers residential properties where the lawful use, layout, condition, costs, and owner expectations support shared housing.

Strong starting fit

Send these first

  • Single-family homes and suitable small multifamily properties
  • Generally three or more functional bedrooms
  • Safe, habitable, and ready or close to ready
  • Owner open to a longer lease term
  • Reasonable rent for the property and neighborhood
  • Clear ownership and authority to lease
Needs discussion

Flag these details

  • Major repairs, code issues, water intrusion, or mold
  • Association, lender, insurer, or local-use restrictions
  • Occupied property or uncertain possession date
  • Owner expects Calm Waters to fund major renovation
  • Short-term-only lease expectations
  • Terms that depend on a future purchase
Deal pathway

A Clear Process From Listing to Decision

  1. 1

    Submit

    Send the address, listing details, proposed rent, condition, and owner goals.

  2. 2

    Preliminary review

    We check location, layout, economics, known restrictions, and program fit.

  3. 3

    Owner confirmation

    The owner or authorized representative confirms authority and deal expectations.

  4. 4

    Walkthrough

    Promising properties move to an onsite review and property-condition discussion.

  5. 5

    Terms and due diligence

    Rent, deposit, term, utilities, insurance, repairs, use, and responsibilities are resolved.

  6. 6

    Written decision

    The parties proceed only after final approval and signed documents.

What agents need to know

Clear Roles Before Anyone Signs

Calm Waters is a for-profit, nonmedical independent shared-housing operator. It is not assisted living, adult foster care, treatment, detox, nursing care, or an emergency shelter.

The final agreement—not this webpage—controls payment terms, occupancy, maintenance, utilities, property access, insurance, damage, default, renewal, and exit rights.

Questions we resolve with the owner

Who signs?
The authorized parties identified during review.
Who pays what?
Rent, deposit, utilities, and other charges are defined in writing.
Who manages residents?
Calm Waters manages its housing operations; legal landlord duties remain as assigned by law and agreement.
What about commissions?
Brokerage and commission arrangements must be disclosed and agreed by the appropriate parties before execution.
Agent FAQ

Before You Submit

Does Calm Waters guarantee rent or occupancy?

No. A property must pass review and all obligations depend on the final signed agreement. The page does not create a guarantee.

Can I submit a public listing without speaking to the owner first?

Yes, for an initial fit check. Owner authorization and direct confirmation are required before due diligence or agreement.

Can Calm Waters lease a property that needs work?

Possibly. Cleaning, paint, furnishing, and limited cosmetic work may be considered. Major structural, mechanical, code, environmental, or habitability work generally must be resolved by the owner unless a written agreement states otherwise.

How many residents will occupy the property?

No capacity is promised from listing details alone. Lawful use, room dimensions, bathroom capacity, safety, insurance, and the final operating plan control occupancy.

Can I submit several listings?

Yes. Submit each address separately so every property receives its own request ID and review.

Have a possible match?

Send the Property. We’ll Review the Fit.

Use the property form and identify yourself as the leasing agent or authorized representative.

Submit a Listing