Property Management Blog

Market Update - Where Will the Market Go in 2021?  As we look ahead to 2021, we see a number of promising signs for property owners in the area. Like always, our team has been analyzing the latest data about the ongoing strength of the marketplace. Even in this time of unprecedented changes, our team has managed to keep our eviction ...

Cromford Market Update - Oct/Nov 2020 While the restaurant industry has been hit hard by COVID-19, rental properties have grown in value. Right now, the demand for homes is up 36 percent. Rental prices have increased by 17 percent since April. Since rental prices are still increasing, it is important that property owners do not get s...

The best way to protect yourself when you buy Phoenix investment property is by owning it through a Limited Liability Company, or an LLC. Even if you have the property in a family trust, you want to have it in an LLC before you but it into the trust.Today, we’re explaining how that helps you as a landlord and an investor.Protect Yo...

How do I recreate my records after a disaster? Wildfire season has only begun, and it has already devastated many states. While most of our owners are fortunate and never have a major problem with their properties, this is not always the case. At our Phoenix property management company, we have seen several homes burn down from disasters...

Before you invest in a Phoenix rental property, you need to know how you can expect it to perform financially. You also need to be sure it fits your portfolio and your investment goals.Whether you’re buying your first rental property or adding to a growing portfolio, we recommend that you surround yourself with professionals and ga...

Renting out a Phoenix property with a swimming pool can be a good idea. The summers are hot and long, and tenants may be willing to pay a little extra to live in a well-maintained home with a pool.The problem isn’t the pool itself. For landlords, the problem is maintaining the pool and reducing the liability that often comes with sw...

Resident Screening: The Importance of Landlord and Employment Verification for Your Phoenix Investment Property For you to get the best renters possible, you need to use the best management company. As a Phoenix property manager, we use employment verification as a part of our application approval process. Thanks to our careful scree...

Owning investment property in Phoenix can be profitable and lucrative. However, it can also be risky. Landlords take on a lot of liability, and they want to be sure one of their largest assets is protected.Insurance is essential.Today, we’re explaining what kind of insurance you need as a landlord, and why.Insurance is Part of Risk ...

Cromford Market Update After the initial shock of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have responded with impressive ingenuity. There are now delivery and curbside options at restaurants and retail shops throughout the nation. While investors were initially spooked by the uncertainty of the pandemic, the economy is beginni...

One of the most common reasons for disputes between landlords and tenants is that they don’t agree on deductions made from the security deposit. Legally, landlords are permitted to charge the deposit for damage as well as any cleaning fees, unpaid rent, or overdue utilities. They are not permitted to charge for wear and tear. N...