5 Steps for Handling Emergency Maintenance Requests [+ Preparation Tips]

By Lisa Borchard Monday, April 18, 2022

You’re sitting peacefully watching a movie with your family on a Saturday night when your cell phone’s ringtone blares with texts and calls about an emergency maintenance request. Your night has just taken a thrilling turn of helping the tenants in your Chandler, Arizona...

10 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid as a New Real Estate Investor in Phoenix

By Lisa Borchard Thursday, December 23, 2021

So, you want to start investing in Phoenix real estate to create a passive stream of income. That’s great news! How hard could it be when so many people do it. Some of those people even become real estate tycoons eventually. Well, we all have to start somewhere and inve...

17 Must-Know Real Estate Terms for Phoenix Valley Landlords

By Lisa Borchard Monday, November 22, 2021

The world of real estate is fast-paced and has a language all its own. As a first-time property investor and landlord, it’s important to become familiar with real estate terminology. Not knowing the basics of real estate language could lead you to make some uneducated a...

Landlord’s Guide to Handling Late-Paying Tenants (+ Prevention Tips)

By Lisa Borchard Thursday, October 14, 2021

One of the most frustrating parts of being a Phoenix landlord is dealing with late-paying tenants. You already have the responsibility to maintain the property, make sure tenants are satisfied, and pay the bills. Chasing renters down for their rent is just one more inconveni...

Top 8 Costly Mistakes Made By New Phoenix Landlords

By Lisa Borchard Monday, September 6, 2021

There is a lot to learn as a new landlord, and it’s easy to make mistakes. Even seasoned property owners can let things slip through the cracks if things get overwhelming as they often do when it comes to running a property. As a professional property management company...

5 Red Flags To Tune Into Before You Hire A Property Manager

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, August 24, 2021

At Real Property Management Phoenix Valley, we strive to help property owners avoid the headaches that come with rentals. Running a rental property is not an easy job with all the details that come into play like rent collection, inspection, maintenance, and the resolution o...

6 Ways to Attract Millennial Renters in Phoenix

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Between the ages of 25 and 40, Millennials make up one of the biggest cohorts of renters. According to this Statista study, 48% of renters in 2020 were Millennials. No matter which type of rental you offer, you need to appeal to this group. At Real Property Management Ph...

15 Most Important Questions to Ask a Phoenix Property Manager

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, June 29, 2021

When you set out to become a Phoenix landlord it’s likely you didn’t realize just how much work was involved. From tenant screenings to rent collections, property inspections to tenant complaints, self-managing a rental is a lot of work. That said, there is a solution...

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...