RPM Phoenix Valley Experiences

 Should you rent to a halfway house? RPM Phoenix Valley Experiences[/caption] RPM Phoenix Valley Experiences are very vast since we are property managers specializing in the Phoenix market for over 15 years.  Furthermore unlike other property manager's in Phoenix we give property owners our honest opinion even if that means we lose business.  About six months ago a property owner with an 8 plex in downtown Phoenix contacted us about our services.  At that time the 8 plex was being completely renovated due to a fire.  The owner had originally rented the property on his own to a single tenant who was using all 8 units.  After two months of discussion the property owner decided to rent the complex to another single tenant.  Since it was a single tenant the owner decided to manage himself. This past Friday we received a call from the owner needed our help to get rid of the tenant.  The tenant is a half way house.  The occupants just got out of jail.  Turns out the tenant is the same one who lived there when the fire started!  Additionally, the tenant had no insurance so the owner and his insurance paid for all renovations.  The tenant is in a five year lease.  The owner thinks he can force the tenant to move out since they didn't have insurance.  The owner wants half of the occupants move out so he can rent those units and then once those are full make the rest of the half way house move out.  This way the building will never all be vacant. Before taking on the project we made a visit to the provide to assess.  We found that the property smelled horrifically of smoke (ironic since there was a fire).  Also the home owner can't force the tenant to vacate so he will need to pursue a legal eviction.  Market rent for the area is about $200 less than the owner had predicted.  The units are going to need repairs when the occupants move out. RPM Phoenix Valley's recommendation;  proceed with the legal eviction; rehab the units and then sell the complex.  From RPM Phoenix Valley experience sometimes it is best to cut your losses and move on! For information on our property management service click here.