Phoenix Rent Check 2017

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, March 7, 2017

According to the ARMLS statistical data which measures activity of homes listed through the MLS, the average rental properties leased fell from 2148 in January 2016 to 2079 in January 2017. The decrease is most likely due to the hot Phoenix property sales market combined wi...

5 Best Things To Do In Phoenix, AZ In March!

By Lisa Borchard Monday, February 27, 2017

This week we are going to do a departure from our usual blog posts about Phoenix rental properties and Phoenix property management to start our annual activity guide per season for metro Phoenix. We have decided to start with March since it is prime season in Phoenix, AZ si...

Showing your rental property safely and effectively in Phoenix, Arizona

By Lisa Borchard Thursday, February 23, 2017

To show a rental property to a new tenant in Phoenix, AZ many first time landlords simply show up at the scheduled time with little preparation. In this article, we will cover the steps to effectively and safely show your rental home. First and foremost, you need to consider ...

Phoenix Property Management Update on Transaction Privilege Taxes

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Almost every city within Maricopa county charges a city rental tax that typically ranges between 1-3% (referred to as TPT). Many Phoenix investment property owners are under the incorrect impression that if they only own one Phoenix rental property that they are not required...

Manage My Phoenix Home Feb Podcast

By Lisa Borchard Monday, February 13, 2017

Tune in to listen to our Feb 2017 podcast on benefits to using your Phoenix Property Manager to buy/sell Real Estate. Follow @rpmwvphoenix

5 STEPS TO PROTECTING YOUR VACANT PHOENIX RENTAL PROPERTY WHILE YOU’RE ON VACATION

By Lisa Borchard Monday, February 6, 2017

Leaving on a jet plane? Don’t know when you’ll be back again? While the former is far more certain than the latter, making sure your Phoenix rental property is safe while you’re away is an important, but often forgotten, part of rental property management in Phoenix. So to...

Top 3 Aspects of Rent Collections, Phoenix Rental Property

By Lisa Borchard Thursday, February 2, 2017

When you own rental property, your goal comes down to the amount of rent you collect. It would be nice if you were always paid the rent on time and the check cleared without problems. However, that rarely occurs 100% of the time. Even with careful tenant screening, your tenants...

Top 4 Renovations that Make an Impact for Your Phoenix Rental Property

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, January 24, 2017

With the new year now underway, many property owners in Phoenix find themselves thinking about renovating their rental properties as a means to attract new tenants or to keep the current tenants happier. We joined with other Phoenix property management companies to compile a...

The Top 6 Things to Look for in Screening A Phoenix Rental Applicant

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Whether you think of screening as a tool to protect yourself and your Phoenix investment or as a dreaded part of being a property manager, it is absolutely critical for your success and safety.Here are the top 6 items you need to screen for:1. Income should equal 3x the monthly r...

Phoenix Rental Property Maintenance Myths

By Lisa Borchard Wednesday, January 11, 2017

There are several recurring rumors regarding rental repairs in Phoenix and many misinformed myths misconstruing maintenance matters. While the need to perform maintenance and repairs on rental property is inevitable, they do not have to be nightmares. So let’s clear up so...