When you’re looking for a Phoenix property manager, you might think that the most important question you can ask is: “What are your property management fees?” This is a common question that we hear all the time, but it’s definitely not the most important thing to think about when you’re looking for a team of ...

As a professional Phoenix property management company, we have a lot of experience inspecting properties after move-out and returning security deposits to tenants. Our expertise is a huge resource for the owners and investors we work with because the difference between tenant damage and normal wear and tear isn’t always easy to iden...

A lot of Phoenix investment property owners see their rental properties as mathematical equations. When it comes to the question of allowing pets, those animals are usually considered to be in the expense column.However, in many situations, allowing pets can actually earn you more money. Today, we’re talking about pets and support ...

Your rent collection process starts with a strong lease. Your lease agreement must spell out how much rent is due, when it is due, and how a tenant can pay.Make sure you understand the Landlord Tenant Act when you’re putting together a lease agreement. You want to protect yourself and your property, as well as the tenant. You can&rs...

BPM management (full disclosure: my daughter Anne) has asked me to write a note regarding property management in the time of COVID-19, particularly from the perspective of a local owner. Barbara and I are two of the larger clients for BPM.Every year at about this time I do a walkthrough of each of our properties. It is almost the only ti...

The security deposit is collected from your tenants before they move into your rental property and begin the lease term. The same deposit is returned at the end of a lease, after the tenants have moved out and you’ve established whether there was any damage to the property or remaining unpaid bills for which your tenants are respons...

There are many reasons to evict a tenant, but the most common reason is nonpayment of rent. If your Mesa or Phoenix tenant isn’t paying rent, start the eviction process as soon as possible. You should do everything you can to work with your tenants on getting the payment in, but be prepared to evict. You don’t want to lose any...

Marketing your rental home is one of the most critical aspects of owning an investment property. Your marketing plan will affect the length of your vacancy and the types of tenants you attract.One of the best reasons to hire a professional Mesa property management company is that you’ll have access to great marketing strategies and ...

When a prospective landlord is researching Phoenix property management companies, one of the most important questions to ask is whether maintenance is performed in-house or contracted out to local vendors and contractors. Most property professionals will do one or the other. Either they’ll have their own maintenance division or the...

Property management isn’t necessarily rocket science, but working with a professional Phoenix property management company can help you earn more in rental income. Professional property managers have more experience and a lot of knowledge about the local market. As an independent landlord or private investor, you have a lot of other...