RVNU Residential, Grand Rapids, MI (2026)

06/17/2026

Your rental property might already have hidden income inside it.

This month inside Club RVNU, Margaux sits down with Tiffany Mittal, Founder & CEO of Utility Ranger, to talk about one of the most overlooked ways investors can improve property performance: utility cost recovery.

Tiffany shares how a frustrating real-life tenant situation turned into a company now helping property owners across thousands of units recover utility costs, improve NOI, and create forced appreciation—often without major capital investment.

A few gold nuggets from the conversation:
✅ Why utility billing matters more than many investors realize
✅ How RUBS can help fairly allocate utility expenses
✅ Why tenant accountability can change the financial picture
✅ How small operational shifts can create meaningful portfolio value
✅ The story behind a client who increased portfolio value by millions

The best part? This is not about a massive renovation, a risky reposition, or buying another property.

Sometimes the next layer of wealth is found by improving the performance of the properties you already own.

Watch the full Club RVNU conversation with Tiffany Mittal of Utility Ranger.

06/17/2026

TONIGHT inside Club RVNU 💰

If you own investment property—or you want to someday—this is a conversation you’ll want to watch.

We’re sitting down with Tiffany Mittal, Founder & CEO of Utility Ranger, to talk about how real estate investors can improve property performance, recover utility costs, increase NOI, and strengthen cash flow—often without major capital investment.

Tiffany, didn’t simply see a problem in the real estate investing world.

She built the solution.

And tonight, she’s walking us through how Utility Ranger works, why utility recovery matters, and how smart investors can stop leaving money on the table.

🗓 Tonight — Wednesday, June 17

🎥 6 PM ET — Interview with Tiffany Mittal
Watch on
Facebook • YouTube

💻 6:30 PM ET — FREE Private Zoom Mastermind
30 Minutes • Women Only • Pre-Registration Required

The interview is open to everyone.

The mastermind is for women who are ready to calculate, track, and grow their net worth through real estate, investing, and smarter financial decisions.

💬 Comment “CLUB RVNU” for the registration link.

06/17/2026

The Power of Curb Appeal: Small Upgrades, Big Impact

Before buyers ever step inside, they’ve already formed an opinion.

But curb appeal isn’t only about impressing buyers. It’s also about loving what you see when you come home at the end of a long day.

At RVNU, we call it first impression design — the small, thoughtful details that make a home feel welcoming, cared for, and inviting before anyone crosses the threshold.

Some of the highest-impact curb appeal upgrades include:

🌿 Refresh your landscaping.
Clean bed edges, fresh mulch, trimmed shrubs, and seasonal color instantly make a home feel maintained and loved.

🚪 Give your front door a glow-up.
A fresh paint color, updated hardware, and modern lighting can completely change the personality of your home.

🏡 Update the details.
House numbers, mailboxes, light fixtures, and door hardware may seem small, but they make the whole exterior feel more intentional.

✨ Power wash everything.
Siding, walkways, porches, and driveways collect years of dirt and grime. A good cleaning can make a home feel brighter in a single afternoon.

🪴 Create a welcoming entry.
Planters, a new doormat, seasonal décor, seating, or pathway lighting can make your home feel more inviting instantly.

The best part? The most impactful curb appeal projects don’t have to be the most expensive. Sometimes it’s fresh planters, a wreath, a new welcome mat, or simply pulling weeds and edging the garden beds.

My own “first impression” is getting a facelift little by little, too — fresh exterior paint, updated lighting, refreshed landscaping, and low-maintenance green space that better fits how I actually live.

Because real estate isn’t only about where you live.

It’s about how you live.

And we believe great design helps you love where you live.

What’s one curb appeal project on your wish list this summer?

Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or looking for ways to love your home a little more, Team RVNU would be honored to help.

06/16/2026

THIS ROOM MATTERS — ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU’RE SERVING SELLERS.

This week, I’m back at the Glover U Live UNREAL Retreat.

For the past couple of years, I’ve shown up to this room twice a year because I believe our sellers deserve representation that keeps getting sharper.

Sharper strategy.
Sharper marketing.
Sharper negotiation.
Sharper market insight.
Sharper ex*****on.

This is not about attending another event.

It’s about investing time, money, energy, and resources into the people, rooms, conversations, and relationships that help us serve our clients at a higher level.

Because when we get better, our sellers benefit.

They benefit from better positioning.

Better pricing conversations.
Better exposure.
Better problem-solving.
Better negotiation.
Better protection of their equity.
And ultimately, that matters.

Because our job is not to simply list a house.
Our job is to help our sellers maximize their RVNU.

The right room plants good seeds.

The harvest comes when we go home, implement what we learned, apply it to our systems, and use it to create better outcomes for the people who trust us with one of their largest assets.

Your network matters.
Your skills matter.
Your strategy matters.
And when all three are sharpened with intention, sellers win.

Plant good seeds.
Harvest RVNU.

06/15/2026

SOLD. And this one tells the whole story.

At RVNU, we specialize in working with sellers.

For 101 Carl, we did not simply put a beautiful home on the market and hope the right buyer would show up. We built a strategy around exactly who this home would speak to and what experience would make her feel instantly at home.

Every detail was intentional.

The books we chose.
The magazines throughout the house.
Her drinks in the refrigerator.
Her ice cream in the freezer.
Her wine on the counter.
Her champagne by the bathtub.

We wanted the right buyer to walk in and feel something bigger than interest.
We wanted her to feel like she already lived there.

And it worked.

Because of our listing strategy, positioning, and marketing, this listing didn’t simply sell. It attracted the buyer it was meant for.

That is what we mean when we say we specialize in working with sellers.
We don’t only market homes.
We create the connection that brings the right buyer through the door.

This home needed her.
She needed this home.
And now it has the perfect owner.

So yes, the sign says SOLD.
But behind that one little word was strategy, research, intention, and heart.

So happy for our seller.
So excited for our buyer.
And so proud of the story this one gets to tell.

Plant Good Seeds.
—Margaux.

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06/12/2026

☕️ NEW COFFEE EPISODE DROP!

Dads don’t want another tie.
They want time. 👏

This week on Coffee with Steve & Margaux, we’re sharing 7 Father’s Day Weekend ideas around Grand Rapids—simple, fun, and very West Michigan:

⚾️ Whitecaps game (2PM)
⛳️ Tee time at Quail Ridge / Thornapple Pointe / Indian Trails
🚗 Gilmore Car Museum
⚓️ USS Silversides Submarine Museum (Muskegon)
🏎️ Go-karts + games at Craig’s Cruisers
🥩 Pick a premium steak at Louise Earl Butcher + cook together
🏁 Berlin Raceway Saturday night racing

Pick one. Plan it. Show up.
That’s the whole point.

🎥 Watch the full episode and steal our list for the weekend.

Plant good seeds. 🌱
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06/11/2026

OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND | 17225 Apache Trail

Lake access. Wooded privacy. Room to dream.

Tucked into the Indian Lakes community, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on a double lot with over an acre of wooded privacy, two boat slips, and access to private all-sports Indian Lake.

This is the kind of property buyers look for when they want the Michigan lake lifestyle without the long drive — a weekend retreat, family cabin, retirement home, or investment opportunity with room for boats, lake gear, and future fun.

Inside, you’ll find a vaulted living room, dramatic stone fireplace, comfortable multi-level layout, and a home ready for someone to bring their vision and make it shine.

✔ 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Baths
✔ Double lot + over an acre
✔ Two boat slips
✔ Private all-sports Indian Lake access
✔ Vaulted living room + stone fireplace
✔ Room for a future pole barn
✔ Great second home, family getaway, or long-term investment

📍17225 Apache Trail, Howard City
💲289,000

🏡 Open House: Saturday, June 13 | 1-3 PM
Hosted by William Kopulos of Keller Williams Grand Rapids North

Come see the potential, the setting, and the lake lifestyle for yourself.

Message us with questions or to schedule a private showing.

Plant Good Seeds. 🌱

06/11/2026

OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND | BOARDWALK CONDOMINIUMS

Dream city life is open this weekend at 940 Monroe Ave NW No. 552.

Step inside this rare Boardwalk residence where two units were thoughtfully combined into one expansive downtown home—bringing together historic character, refined updates, oversized windows, dramatic wood-beamed ceilings, and a quiet courtyard-side setting.

Located in River North, you’re tucked into one of Downtown Grand Rapids’ most walkable pockets with Brickyard Tavern downstairs, Monroe Ave open both ways, the riverfront nearby, and the Canal Park transformation taking shape right outside your “front yard.”

Open House
Friday, June 12 | 4-6 PM
940 Monroe Ave NW No. 552
Boardwalk Condominiums | Grand Rapids
Hosted by William "Billy" Kopulos of Keller Williams Grand Rapids North.

Come see the space, the lifestyle, and the rare downtown scale in person.

Text BOARDWALK to Margaux at 616-262-4692 for details.

06/10/2026

💰 Is your investment property leaving money on the table?

Join us for Club RVNU this month as we sit down with Tiffany Mittal, Founder & CEO of Utility Ranger

Tiffany helps real estate investors improve property performance by recovering utility costs, increasing efficiency, and boosting NOI—often without major capital improvements.

If you own rental property, are building a portfolio, or simply want to learn how sophisticated investors maximize returns, this conversation is for you.

We'll discuss:
✅ What Utility Ranger is
✅ How utility cost recovery works
✅ Ways to improve property financials without costly renovations
✅ Common mistakes investors make
✅ Real-world strategies to increase cash flow and profitability

🗓 Wednesday, June 17th

🎥 6 PM ET — LIVE
Facebook • YouTube • LinkedIn

💻 6:30 PM ET — FREE Private Zoom Mastermind
30 Minutes • Women Only • Pre-Registration Required

The interview is open to everyone.

The mastermind is reserved for women who are serious about growing their wealth, net worth, and investment knowledge.

💬 Comment "CLUB RVNU" and we'll send you the registration link.

More money in the hands of women will change the world. 🤍

06/08/2026

Big shoutout to Adam Starr for spearheading and continuing to invite us to the Ele's Place - West Michigan, Healing Hearts 5K. Steve and I participated for the first time on Sunday, and we’re so glad we did.

It is such an important cause. No one should grieve alone, especially kids.

We’re also grateful to Keller Williams Grand Rapids North, for supporting the event through the start/finish line inflatable. 🤍

The event at Millennium Park was beautiful, accessible, family-friendly, and VERY well done.

We’ve officially added it to our action plan for future years. It means a lot to us personally (as we both have lost both of our parents AND both have lost siblings), and we’re grateful to now be part of it. And, it aligns with our values of health (mental as well as physical) & movement as medicine.

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