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...

Landlord’s Essential Guide to Effectively Increase Rent

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Knowing whether to raise the rent on a rental property is something all landlords struggle with. After all, generating more profit is always a welcome thing. And with increases in taxes, insurance premiums, or even the general standard of living, you might be tempted to bump the...

The Top 15 Questions to Ask Every Property Manager

By Lisa Borchard Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Are you ready to get some help managing your Phoenix rental property? Owning an investment property is a lot of work when you’re doing it all yourself. Unless you’re okay with spending all your time and effort managing it, it might be time to look for a property mana...

Top 8 Choices of Flooring for Rental Properties (Pros and Cons)

By Lisa Borchard Monday, December 21, 2020

There’s a big difference between buying flooring for rental properties and buying flooring for your home. After all, the tenants you place in your rental are going to have their own sense of style. Not to mention, you have to consider factors such as price and durability. ...