Common Ways Landlords Fail
This business is easy to succeed but also easy to fail. As a professional property manager I see a common theme among some landlords that maybe should be using a property manager instead of trying to handle it themselves. Here is a short list of common fails. But we are also solution oriented so I…
Read MorePhoenix West Valley Real Estate Market Report
For this of you that own properties in the west valley, here is a nice report showing what has ben happening in the real estate market. Additionally, our sales team did a great blog on the current market that is worth a read, you can find it here: http://www.jennifersanchezteam.com/market-conditions/5-trends-we-are-seeing-in-our-real-estate-market/
Read MoreHow Hard is it to Transfer my Property to a Property Manager?
We are asked how hard is it to transfer my property to a Property Manager fairly often. Simply put it is not hard at all but the process is a little different depending on what your situation is. Here are a couple scenarios and how we go about handling the transfer. If you have a…
Read MoreProperty Management Strategies to Maximize your ROI
Whether you use a property management company or not there are property management strategies to maximize your ROI. Even if you are a owner managing your own property I encourage you to consider these items. First is to limit turnover. The idea here is to find great tenants that are happy and want to stay…
Read MoreRed Flags of a Problem Tenant
The idea is to identify the red flags of problem tenant so you don’t end up in a long lease with a tenant that will cause you unnecessary headaches. One of the benefits of hiring a property manager is we get lots of experience dealing with problem tenants and our experience allows us to minimize…
Read MoreTrouble with my Tenants what do I do?
We often receive inquiries from owners that are self-managing their properties and are having trouble with their tenants. All is well and good until something goes astray and then it’s a mess of the owner. Maybe it’s a maintenance item, or a tenant that does not pay, a crime committed on the property, etc. There…
Read MoreWhy Should I Hire a Property Manager?
There are many reasons why a professional property manager is imperative to your long term investment. Here are just a few items that should be considered when trying to decide whether you should hire a property manager or self-manage your property. If you look at all these items, there’s a dollar figure that can be…
Read MoreProtect Yourself with a Property Manager
There are many reasons why you should use a property manager but in this blog I simply want to discuss one of them. Take a look at the image here on this page. I received this the other day regarding a property I have for lease that is being marketed online through many sources. As…
Read MoreEviction Process Q&A
One of the biggest benefits, other than finding good quality tenants is aligning yourself with a property management company familiar with the eviction laws and process. Disclaimer… I/we are not attorneys and this blog should not be construed as legal advise. We do however have some of the best attorneys in the state that work…
Read MoreState of the Rental Market in Phoenix AZ
I recently attended a national convention with our company where the following slides were shared. These slides reflect what has been happening in the national real estate market and in many ways, it gives us an idea of the direction the market is going. Simply put the rental market looks healthy in the Phoenix area.…
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