Good Ideas for Property Showings

By Lisa Borchard Monday, November 3, 2014

Last week, we detailed some elements of first component of the tenant rental cycle, tenant qualification. This week we will continue with this component. Today's blog will focus on how to show your property correctly and detail what the right information is to get from the tenan...

The Ins and Outs of Tenant Qualification

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, October 26, 2014

Last week, we went over 5 main components of a tenant rental cycle. Today, we will go into a little more depth regarding the first component, tenant qualification. We will also include some more links to our resources about this component of the rental cycle. Tenant qualificati...

Check out our New Podcast

By Lisa Borchard Monday, October 20, 2014

Check out our new podcast. Our monthly podcast will have information about how to successfully manage rental properties. The pod will cite actual real life examples of situations that landlords will encounter as well as solutions. On our introductory show, will look in detail ...

Develop a Consistent System to Make Your Landlord Life Easier

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, October 19, 2014

At RPM West Valley, we manage hundreds of rental properties. We have a great staff and advanced software systems that help us do this. However, perhaps what has helped the most is that we have implemented consistent systems and procedures regarding most management aspects we tac...

Landlords Beware of an Eviction in Buckeye

By Lisa Borchard Monday, October 13, 2014

As a Property Manager we have helped owners facilitate evictions for many years and thought we had seen it all; until that is we had to process an eviction for a home in Buckeye at the White Tank Justice Courts! BEWARE!!! In all of the evictions we have processed over the y...

Rentals Pet Policy

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, October 5, 2014

You have now completed all repairs on your home to get it rent ready and set the price. As you think about the funds you just spent getting your home into rent ready condition the thought of a potential pet in your home sends shivers down your spine. As a Phoenix Property Man...

Avondale licensing

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, September 28, 2014

Now that your offer on the rental home in Avondale has been accepted it is important that you check into the licensing requirements in that city a little known fact about the city of Avondale, in addition to the city rental taxes of 2.5%, the city also requires that all owners...

Do you have the right insurance coverage for your Rental Property?

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, September 21, 2014

It is very important that you understand what your homeowner’s insurance covers at your Phoenix rental property and be sure to fully discuss all options with your insurance agent to be sure you have the appropriate coverage at all times. Another important step to take is to do...

3 Cheap and Easy Property Updates That Will Help Rent Your House Quickly

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, September 14, 2014

Getting your house rented quickly does not have to be difficult. The main thing to do is to price your house correctly. Your asking rental price should correlate with the market. This concept is simple but seems to be missed more often than it should be. The next thing to do ...

Communation & Expectations

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, September 7, 2014

As a, Phoenix Property Manager, we understand that as the owner of an investment property your goal is to see your rental home bring you in not only the cash you invested in the property but also to earn a profit. With that being said, to maintain any return on investment it i...