Vacancy rates & changes in tenant demographics will pose greater challenges for Do-it-Yourself L...

By Lisa Borchard Monday, January 27, 2014

They are some telling indicators that renting out your property may be harder in 2014, especially by do-it-yourself landlords even as the overall economics of rental property investing is improving. Reasons why: a. More available inventory as newly-constructed multifamily h...

HOA's - Landlord & Tenant Responsibilites

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, January 19, 2014

As a Phoenix Property Manager, we know that not all Home Owners Associations (HOA) have policies and procedures in place when dealing rental properties so it is important to check out the HOA rules prior to leasing your home. If your home is in an HOA, you have certain rights and...

Maintenance & the Arizona Landlord Tenant Act

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, January 12, 2014

At RPM West Valley Phoenix, we annually get hundreds of tenant maintenance requests for the properties we service for our Phoenix Rental Property Owners. These requests can normally be grouped into the following three categories:Items that the property owner must fixOptional i...

Standing out in the Advertising Crowd!

By Lisa Borchard Monday, January 6, 2014

As a Phoenix Property Manager we know that now that the holidays have pasted when tenant's begin searching for a new home to rent, most tenants know exactly where to look and most landlords know to post in these places. With everyone posting their available properties in the same...

Should You Collect A Rental Application Fee??

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, December 29, 2013

The application process is the first step in verifying rental references, performing vital credit checks and gaining a commitment from your potential tenant. Application fees not only compensate you for your efforts involved in screening an applicant but also can help to re...

The 5 Best Things About Property Management Technology

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, December 22, 2013

Over the last several years, the technology being utilized to assist with residential property management has changed by leaps and bounds! Where it used to be that only hand written tenant ledgers were possible, the new technology allows for accurate electronic tenant l...

The importance of Inspections

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, December 15, 2013

As Phoenix Property Managers, we know that as a landlord, you have a number of worries and responsibilities. It is not only important to make certain that your investment is protected, but it is just as important to ensure your home is safe for habitation. One of the best ways to...

Rent Check

By Lisa Borchard Monday, December 9, 2013

According to Rent Check, ARML's monthly publication showcasing the Phoenix residential leasing market, rental properties were on the market on average 46 days in November 2013. Additionally, the median lease price was $1095. Executed lease agreements have been trending down...

Leasing Tips: Quickly Filling Vacancies

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, December 1, 2013

Marketing a phoenix investment property home and finding a good tenant is critical, as the cost of a vacancy is the single highest expense for phoenix investment property owners. The top priority is to keep rental income coming in by quickly filling vacancies with tenants who wi...

Screening Potential Tenants

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, November 26, 2013

While it might not be fun to say no to a potential tenant, it may be necessary. As a Property Manager we know that no landlord wants to deal with late payments or destructive tenants. In an effort to prevent future issues you should carefully screen each potential tenant. This i...