Property Management Blog

 When you have an investment property, are you going to hire a professional property manager or do it yourself? We talk to over 100 self-managing owners every year, and they usually reach out when they’ve run into a problem. We do our best to point them in the right direction, but the problem is usually one that’s cr...

Part of the slow down at the moment is the holidays. Fewer renters want to move right before the holidays, so homes tend to be harder to rent during this time. Once January begins, the same properties suddenly receive a lot of applicants.    While the holidays are a factor, there is also a small tapering off the rental prices co...

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 rented their home for a certain amount, and the owner we&rsq...

The Top 4 Things That Renters DislikeWhether you are renting a simple studio or a small villa, there are common frustrations that will keep a renter from picking your property. Broken appliances, old fixtures and hideous walls are just a few of the common issues. Renters hate finding a rental unit with dirty exteriors and old flooring bec...

We receive a lot of questions regarding HOA violations. Today, we’re explaining the three things you need to remember when you have a tenant who receives a notice from the HOA. Provide the Tenant with Homeowners Association RulesStart by making the tenant responsible in your lease agreement for obtaining the rules from the HO...

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 property management company, we have seen some unusual situations, ...

Does your vendor need to be licensed? The answer is yes and no.Licensed Vendors and Your Income PropertyFirst for the yes portion. Whenever you have a repair that is critical or professional in nature, hire a licensed professional. This may be when you need an electrician or a plumber or an air conditioning technician. Those individuals ...

Owners who are preparing to put their properties up for rent often ask us about renovations, and whether they need to make the home picture perfect for the next tenant. The property does not have to be picture perfect. Before you invest in any renovations, think about why you’re making the upgrades. If you’re gettin...

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. While Arizona might allow medical marijuana, the federal govern...

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 millennials is driving more change in Phoenix property management. Whi...