Property Management Blog

Late rental payments are a nuisance for landlords, and you want to avoid them whenever you can.During your tenant screening process, be sure to look for tenants with a history of paying rent on time and following the terms of their lease. Establish a consistent and clear rent collection policy so your new tenants know what you expec...

Today's High Demand Represents the True Demand for HomesThe real estate market is hot right now, and it is still going to increase in value during the coming year. For property investors, it is too early to sell off real estate investments. A recent analysis by the Cromford Report shows the additional growth potential in the Phoe...

Arizona landlords are legally required to provide a safe and habitable home to their tenants. If there’s a repair that hasn’t been made that directly affects the property’s habitability, the tenant can complain to the local authorities and serve you with a Five Day Health & Safety Notice.This is disruptive to landlo...

Conducting rental inspections is an important part of owning and managing an investment property. As professional Phoenix property managers, we prefer to conduct inspections when the property is vacant. However, it’s not an either/or situation. You’ll need to complete inspections when tenants are in place as well as when the ...

Normal Wear and Tear vs Tenant Damage   Many of our long-time readers already know that our team members go to the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) conference each year. We always return with so much additional knowledge. Our team has learned about everything from legal updates to new industry regula...

One of the biggest questions on the minds of most real estate investors is: when is the right time to sell an investment property, and what is the best exit strategy?There are so many things to consider with this question, including all of the potential tax issues that come into play.Using a 1031 Exchange to Defer TaxesWhen you sell a pro...

State and county Population IncreasesRecently the U.S. Census Bureau released state and county population numbers. The time period for the change in population is from July 2017 to July 2018. Table two has the top five states for numeric population increase. Arizona was ranked fourth with a gain of 112,770 people. Amongst ...

 It’s not always fun to talk about taxes, unless you’re a real estate investor. One of the most common things that is overlooked in real estate investing is tax planning. There are a lot of tax savings that can be found in your investment goals, and you need to figure out how to dig them out. The government allows yo...

When you work with Phoenix property management, you are able to get professional advice and support about renting out your real estate properties. One of the ways we can save our clients money is by helping you avoid home warranty companies. While they sound like a useful way to cover repair costs, the reality is that these companies will...

The relationship between leverage and appreciation in real estate is very important. Leveraging can affect your returns over time, so it’s important to know and understand what a comfortable leverage is for you to achieve your investment goals.ROI and Cash Flow on Your PropertyYou want the ideal loan value on your property, so your ...