6 Ways to Earn Passive Income with Your Phoenix Rental Property

By Lisa Borchard Friday, May 14, 2021

Earning income without having to do much work is everyone’s dream. And while there are not many jobs in the world that allow for passive income, rental properties often come to people’s minds when they think of making money without having to work. In fact, many people are un...

Is It Smart to Collect Last Month’s Rent Before Move-in?

By Lisa Borchard Thursday, April 29, 2021

As an experienced landlord, you likely collect a security deposit and first month’s rent from all your tenants. As a first-time real estate investor, it’s time you realize the importance of collecting these two things. However, whether new to the rental property busin...

Landlord’s Essential Guide to Effectively Increase Rent

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Knowing whether to raise the rent on a rental property is something all landlords struggle with. After all, generating more profit is always a welcome thing. And with increases in taxes, insurance premiums, or even the general standard of living, you might be tempted to bump the...

The Top 15 Questions to Ask Every Property Manager

By Lisa Borchard Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Are you ready to get some help managing your Phoenix rental property? Owning an investment property is a lot of work when you’re doing it all yourself. Unless you’re okay with spending all your time and effort managing it, it might be time to look for a property mana...

Top 8 Choices of Flooring for Rental Properties (Pros and Cons)

By Lisa Borchard Monday, December 21, 2020

There’s a big difference between buying flooring for rental properties and buying flooring for your home. After all, the tenants you place in your rental are going to have their own sense of style. Not to mention, you have to consider factors such as price and durability. ...

What You Need to Know About the CDC Halting Evictions

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, November 29, 2020

We all know that Covid-19 has found its way into the lives of everyone. This includes property owners and their tenants. And, annoying as a mask rule or stay at home order is, we’ve all begun to understand that there is a new norm. At least for now. When it comes to own...

Easy Ways to Find a Property Management Company Near Me

By Lisa Borchard Thursday, October 29, 2020

If you haven’t realized it already, you will soon enough. Self-managing a rental property (or two or three) can be a major hassle. After all, there’s a lot that needs doing. From tenant screening to property inspections, maintenance to rent collection, it will seem as though...

6 Best Ways to Hire a Property Management Company in Phoenix

By Lisa Borchard Monday, September 28, 2020

There’s no denying that investing in a rental property in Phoenix, AZ is a great way to diversify your investment portfolio. Whether you want to fund your retirement or earn spending money, being a rental property owner offers many benefits. That said, 31% of rental owners clai...

How to Handle 5 Common Tenant Complaints with Rental Property Management in Phoenix

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, August 16, 2020

Are you Dealing with These 5 Tenant Complaints with your Rental Property Management in Phoenix? Rental property management in Phoenix can become a fast hassle when it comes to tenant complaints. Many complaints are valid and can impact the quality of life for the tenant. This in...

3 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make with Abandoned Rentals

By Lisa Borchard Wednesday, July 22, 2020

What to Do with an Abandoned Rental Property in Phoenix, Arizona As a property manager, the last thing that you want to encounter is an abandoned rental property in Phoenix, Arizona. This situation can lead to legal troubles, sorting through someone else’s possessions, and ...