City of Phoenix offers educational classes for landlords.......

By Lisa Borchard Monday, July 22, 2013

The City of Phoenix is the only city that offers a certified Landlord/Tenant Counseling Program in the state. If you are a new landlord than knowing the rules and requirements of tenant management is imperative. Additionally, you may be having some difficulties understandin...

INTEREST RATES AND YOUR RENTAL

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, July 14, 2013

INTEREST RATES AND YOUR RENTALEven though interest rates have risen over the summer they are still well below rates in the past causing home purchases to be very attractive. Additionally, those who are now three years from their foreclosure can now purchase again and in some ...

Phoenix Rental Statistics May 2013

By Lisa Borchard Thursday, June 27, 2013

Phoenix Rental Statistics May 2013 According to RENT CHECK which is the monthly publication from the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing System, the median lease price for metro Phoenix in May 2013 was $1,074. Additionally, the average lease was $1225 and average days on the...

Bed Bugs - They are the Landlords Problem

By Lisa Borchard Wednesday, June 19, 2013

So your tenant's just moved in and they are calling regarding bed bugs - can you hold them responsible??? Can you assume that THEY brought the bed bugs in?? Not unless you want to risk paying high damages in court! Not only are landlords responsible for treatment BUT they ...

The best tenant reasons for not paying the rent on time......

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, June 11, 2013

I thought I would share these entertaining reasons why a tenant can't pay their rent on time as I figure that if a landlord hasn't received their rent by the 12th of the month they can probably use a good laugh.....I hope you enjoy. "I can't pay my rent because m...

Understanding the advertising options for your rental

By Lisa Borchard Friday, June 7, 2013

The Right Property Management Choice Often times people who contact me regarding management services are very confused about the pricing structures and advertising that is available through management companies for their rentals so I will use this post to explain the different ...

Little known fact about military orders..........

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, May 28, 2013

SCRA - BE SURE TO READ THE FINE PRINT So every landlord is aware of the section of the SCRA (Service members Civil Relief Act) which provides a service member who receives permanent change of station orders or who is deployed to a new location for 90 days or more the right t...

So you live and breath by online reviews......THINK AGAIN!!!!

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, May 12, 2013

It truly is best not to believe everything you hear or in this case read. Businesses often hire other companies to manage their online reputation by ensuring that only good reviews are posted on online sources. These companies for hire either hire individuals to write fake...

How do I financially prepare for my rental property?????

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, April 28, 2013

As a residential phoenix property manager, I am always surprised by the number of people considering becoming landlords without the expectation of any costs exception their mortgage. Unfortunately this mind set can cause tremendous stress to the tenant, landlord and propert...

"It was already like that when i moved in"

By Lisa Borchard Thursday, April 25, 2013

MOVE IN/MOVE OUTWhen you have a new tenant moving in to a rental property either you as an owner or your property manager should conduct a move in inspection with the tenant and a move out inspection when the lease expires. Your report should be consistent with the kind of det...