Should You Allow a Co-Signer For Your Phoenix Rental Home????

By Lisa Borchard Monday, August 15, 2016

Most of the time the answer will be a very loud NO! Co-signers by definition are individuals who guarantee rental payment however they will not be residing in the property. Rental applicants need co-signers because they can't qualify for the home on their own usually due ...

Property Management & Statistics for Buckeye, AZ

By Lisa Borchard Wednesday, August 10, 2016

This week, we will compare the full year market data from 2014 to present in Buckeye, AZ and more specifically in Verrado in Buckeye AZ. Verrado is a master-planned community located in the city of Buckeye, Arizona, approximately 25 miles west of downtown Phoenix. All figures for...

7 Ways to Communicate Better with your Phoenix Tenants

By Lisa Borchard Wednesday, August 3, 2016

They say that you can’t over-communicate with someone. In the case of rental tenants, it’s perhaps even more true. So whether by email, phone, or carrier pigeon, staying in contact with your tenants makes everything else with managing your rental unit easier. Here are 7 c...

Roller Coasters, Renting, and Phoenix Property Management

By Lisa Borchard Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Imagine waiting in line for your favorite roller coaster. Finally, after much anticipation, you get to the front of the line to take your turn on the ride. As the ride zips off, taking you through twists and turns and ups and downs, you feel exhilarated. And although at som...

Taking the Mystery out of Phoenix Rental Property Tax Deductions

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Being a Phoenix landlord is a lot of work, but it also offers some of the most readily available rental property tax deductions compared to any other investment opportunity. If you like collecting a rent check every month, you are going to love the tax deductions avail...

Proper Handling for Phoenix Non-Lease Renewal Notices

By Lisa Borchard Wednesday, July 13, 2016

With Arizona residential leases for your Phoenix investment property, the landlord may elect to not renew a resident's lease at any time and for almost any reason (except if motivated by discriminatory or retaliatory inte...

What to Inspect When You’re Inspecting Your Phoenix Rental Property: The Importance of Conducting ...

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Inspections should not be dreaded by Phoenix investment property owners, and instead should be looked upon as a time to make improvements on your property. It can be a way to make more money, make your properties safer, and even spread out costs. For do-it-yourself landlords,...

Roommate Effect...Good News for Phoenix Real Estate Investors

By Lisa Borchard Wednesday, June 29, 2016

According to the Census Bureau, homeownership rates were reported at 63% at the end of 2015, which is a 20 year low for Americans, and even dropped a point from last year end report data. The good news for rental property owners is that vacancy rates are dropping as well, proving...

4 Ways to Avoid Tenant Turn over in the Phoenix Rental Market

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, June 21, 2016

There is nothing like losing a tenant to kill your cash flow. Advertising, and maintenance work to get a unit rent-ready, plus showing costs are a few of the many hits your wallet will take when you have tenant turnover. That doesn’t even factor in the lack of rent checks dur...

What Makes a Good Phoenix Rental Property?

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, June 14, 2016

As a newbie to the rental property business, you may be nervous about making that first purchase of your phoenix investment property home. Do you know what things to consider to attract renters? If you have ever rented a home yourself, then you have experience in what home renter...