4 Basics That New Landlords Should Know

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, December 27, 2022

As a new landlord, it can be difficult to know all the ins and outs of the rental business. Renting out your property can be a great investment, allowing you to make a relatively passive income for years to come. However, it’s important to recognize that there’s a lot mo...

6 Things to Avoid When Choosing a Property Manager

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, November 22, 2022

So you’ve heard a property manager can help you solve a multitude of problems landlords have to deal with. They save you time and money while efficiently taking care of your investment property. More so, you read about what duties they should have, what qualities to look f...

Expert Opinions for the Housing Market in the Second Half of the Year

By Lisa Borchard Monday, November 21, 2022

The year 2022 has been quite busy so far. Events are happening all around the markets, from the cryptocurrency and stock markets to the real estate market. The Federal Reserve is hiking rates, news about wars, talk of an impending recession, and then inflation rates rising b...

Rental Property Maintenance Tips for Landlords

By Lisa Borchard Monday, August 8, 2022

Owning a rental property can be a great way to generate passive income. But landlords quickly learn that when maintenance is factored in, all that so-called "passive" income can start to feel pretty active. That’s why a good property manager is important to help you stay ...

Why and How to Do a Professional Home Inspection after A Tenant Moves Out

By Lisa Borchard Monday, August 8, 2022

Many people dream of becoming a landlord at some point in their lives. Renting out your property enables you to have an independent source of income that can improve your standard of living or cushion your transition in case you lose your job or decide to take a break for wh...

Common Problems Property Managers Can Solve

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Property managers can help you with your property in more than one way. Not only can they help ensure it's well-maintained, but they can also assist you with decide what to do with it. Whether you're looking for tenants or trying to evict one, many things can go wrong. This ...

The Responsibilities of a Property Manager

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, July 10, 2022

A property manager is hired to handle a rental property's maintenance, administration, and operations on behalf of its owner. They can be useful for rental property owners who don't have the time to look after a certain property or are living far from it. It's also possible ...

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...