9 Key Steps For A Successful Tenant Move Out

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, January 11, 2015

There will come a time when your tenants will move out and you will have to start the rental cycle all over again. We have a great deal of experience in the move out procedure and have defined nine key steps you can use to conduct a successful move out. Step 1 – Make sure th...

3 Ways To Keep A Good Tenant

By Lisa Borchard Monday, January 5, 2015

Over the last couple of months, we have gone over various components of a typical tenant rental cycle. Perhaps the most important part of the rental cycle is extending a good tenants occupancy for another 12 months. There are several ways to increase the chances of extending ...

The Importance of Regular and Organized Property Inspections

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, December 30, 2014

The implementation of a regular inspection process during the tenancy is an item that many landlords overlook. However, this is an important part of the tenant cycle. We conduct thorough and standard property inspections at our managed rentals throughout each tenants rent cycle....

The Reward Time Of The Tenant Cycle

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, December 21, 2014

Over the last couple of months, we have covered several elements of the tenant cycle. We have reviewed tenant qualification, the lease signing, move-ins and the first month. At this point, you have done a great deal of work. OK, so the next part of the tenant cycle is the acce...

Rent Collection Advice: Part 2

By Lisa Borchard Monday, December 15, 2014

Last week, we went over some important aspects of rent collection.Today, we will go over three common situations we see regarding late paying tenants. We will also give you some strategies that you can take when faced with these situations. Situation #1 - The tenant constantly p...

Rent Collection Advice: Part 1

By Lisa Borchard Monday, December 8, 2014

Last week, we went over some of the situations that occur during the first month of tenancy. Today, we will review a few aspects of rent collection. This is another part of the tenant cycle that a property owner should have a decent grasp on. If every one of your tenants paid o...

Important Notes About First Month of Tenancy

By Lisa Borchard Monday, December 1, 2014

Last week we went over some key points regarding the move in procedure. At this point in the tenant rental cycle, you have completed several elements. You have screened the tenants, showed them the property, ran the background and credit, conducted the lease signing and moved the...

Pro Tips for Successful Move Ins At Your Rental Properties

By Lisa Borchard Monday, November 24, 2014

Last week, we reviewed three items regarding the lease signing. The next step in the tenant rental cycle is the move in. At RPM West Valley, we have a detailed, logical, formal and consistent move in procedure. This relates to all of the elements of our move in including our poli...

3 Quick Tips Regarding Your Lease

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Last week, we went over how to review the application and three most important details in making a decision on qualifying the tenant. The next step is a formal offer to rent and (assuming acceptance)the lease signing. Today, we will give you three tips regarding the lease signin...

Reviewing a rental Application

By Lisa Borchard Monday, November 10, 2014

Last week, we went over how to have a productive showing and what information regarding the prospective tenant is essential to get on the application. Today, we will point out how to review the application and three most important details in making a decision on qualifying the t...