Property Management Blog

 There are many different types of mortgages for an investment property. Using other peoples’ money is a great vehicle in real estate investing that helps you maximize the return on your investment. There are a few types of loans available in the marketplace today, and we want you to understand how they work.Types of Investment...

 When you take over the management of an occupied rental, your property manager is also taking over the current rental agreement that your tenants contracted with the previous property owner and management team. Each rental agreement has unique fees, policies and individual clauses. As a result, your Phoenix property management team ...

Evaluating the performance of your real estate investment is always a crucial step in earning as much as you can on the property. There are a few steps you need to look at to determine if your investment is truly performing.Review Monthly Cash FlowThe clear and obvious thing you need to look at is your monthly cash flow. Look at your rent...

Escaping the Nightmare of Tenant Advocacy GroupsOne day, you receive a letter from your tenants that says something about a health and safety notice. You plan on getting around to reading it, but the notice slips from your mind. A few days later, your tenant moves out and escapes from their current lease without paying any costs. What is ...

One of the greatest benefits of having insurance is peace of mind. It takes the worry out of an unexpected repair and reduces the financial worry of maintenance. However, not everyone believes in insurance or home warranties.What Kind of Vendors are Home Warranties Using?One consideration to keep in mind is that insurance is a multi...

When it comes to tenant screening, all properties must follow the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Without it, Phoenix property management companies and landlords would be renting without the accurate information they need. This act ensures that you can always obtain objective, factual data about your applicants.  On March 16, 2019...

 When you have an investment property, are you going to hire a professional property manager or do it yourself? We talk to over 100 self-managing owners every year, and they usually reach out when they’ve run into a problem. We do our best to point them in the right direction, but the problem is usually one that’s cr...

By Richard Hart, EA, CAAImagine you could invest $200,000 in a piece of real estate today and sell it 20 years from now for nearly $500,000 without paying a dime in taxes. If you buy that real estate with funds held in a Roth IRA, that could happen, and you could even get low tax results with funds held in a regular IRA. Can you really do...

In Arizona, the eviction process may take only 26 days. In other states, it can take over three months. In order to meet that 26-day timeframe, there are certain criteria that must be met. Before you begin an eviction, it’s very important that you know the court processes and you prepare for what is going to happen.Five Day Notice t...

Obviously, your first goal with any investment property is to earn money. You want your investment to cover the cost of repairs and insurance, and hopefully, your investment brings in a steady income stream as well. There are a few simple ways that you can prepare yourself to make sure that your investment earns the income you need. You n...