Property Management Blog

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By David Swaim - Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Which is Better for Phoenix Property Owners – Getting the Highest Rent or the Most Income?

All owners want to earn the highest rent possible. However, the highest rent doesn’t necessarily equate to the most income per year. Many owners will come to us with a certain figure in mind that reflects what they think their house is worth. Maybe someone down the street ...
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Blog Post Hoarders and Fair Housing
By David Swaim - Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Hoarders and Fair Housing

Recently, we started working for a new property in Phoenix. Previously, it had been managed by a brokerage company that did property management on the side. Unfortunately, we quickly discovered that there were some major problems at the property.    As a Phoenix propert...
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Blog Post Changing Phoenix Property Management Companies
By David Swaim - Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Changing Phoenix Property Management Companies

From time to time, we all have to bring a new property from one Phoenix property manager to another. If it has not happened to you yet, it will happen at some point. The biggest problem is making this transition smoothly. Unfortunately, some of these transitions happen worse than...
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Blog Post Marijuana and Your Rental Property: What Is the Right Policy for You?
By David Swaim - Monday, June 25, 2018

Marijuana and Your Rental Property: What Is the Right Policy for You?

To rent or not to rent? When it comes to marijuana, that is a very serious question. While there may be benefits to renting to tenants who use medical marijuana, there are certainly many drawbacks to consider. As a Phoenix property management company, we stick to federal law. Whi...
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Blog Post Are you ready for the rental market of the future?
By David Swaim - Thursday, June 7, 2018

Are you ready for the rental market of the future?

Technology continues to quickly make inroads into today's property management world. It is no longer enough to simply list your rental properties with your local MLS, Zillow and Trulia as you wait for renters to find you. Technology and the changing expectations of millennial...
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Blog Post Determining Proration Amounts
By David Swaim - Saturday, May 26, 2018

Determining Proration Amounts

One of the things your Phoenix property management has to deal with after a tenant moves out is the security deposit. Some of the charges are clear like an uncut lawn or a stove with missing drip pans. Other problems require more work. For these charges, our property management t...
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Blog Post How to Get Good Tenants to Renew
By David Swaim - Monday, April 30, 2018

How to Get Good Tenants to Renew

When you have a good tenant, the first goal is to get them to stay. Finding a replacement takes time, and there is no guarantee that you will find a tenant who is just as good. While there are tenants who have to move because of financial reasons or other factors outside of their...
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Blog Post How do you issue a 1099 to a Trust?
By David Swaim - Sunday, April 29, 2018

How do you issue a 1099 to a Trust?

One of the benefits of a living or revocable trust is that it allows an individual to remove property from his or her probate estate by transferring the property to a trust. Because the trust, and not the decedent, owns the property at death, the property passes under the terms o...
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Blog Post Housing Market Forecast Indicates Ongoing Growth Into 2018
By David Swaim - Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Housing Market Forecast Indicates Ongoing Growth Into 2018

The recent forecasts for the Phoenix housing market show that price appreciation may slow down in the coming months. Considering the tremendous volatility of the housing market over the last decade, this could be a good thing.Currently, the real estate predictions for 2018 indica...
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Blog Post
By David Swaim - Monday, October 30, 2017

Should I Allow Pets in my Rental Home? – Property Management Phoenix, AZ Education

Pets are a concern that most homeowners have. In general, you have to understand that over 60 percent of the rental population has pets. So when you say no to pets, you’re cutting your market by more than half. It will take longer to rent out your property, and you may ren...
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