3 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make with Abandoned Rentals

By Lisa Borchard Wednesday, July 22, 2020

What to Do with an Abandoned Rental Property in Phoenix, Arizona As a property manager, the last thing that you want to encounter is an abandoned rental property in Phoenix, Arizona. This situation can lead to legal troubles, sorting through someone else’s posses...

How to Handle Tenant Bankruptcy in Phoenix

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, June 21, 2020

What to Do if Your Phoenix Tenants Filed for Bankruptcy Whether it's the result of job loss or financial irresponsibility, tenant bankruptcy can pose problems with Phoenix landlords. It can quickly slam on the breaks of your rental income, leaving you wondering where to ...

How to Handle Evictions in Phoenix: An Expert Guide

By Lisa Borchard Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Evictions in Phoenix are unpleasant, yet sometimes necessary, part of the income property owner experience. The reasons for eviction vary depending on the individual or situation, with the eviction process full of twists and turns. With “no-cause” evictions bein...

Rental Property Flooring

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, April 26, 2020

Wood Vinyl Planking Options[/caption] Choosing the best type of rental property flooring can be challenging because there are many factors to consider, from cost to durability and beyond. When trying to decide whether to install either vinyl plank flooring or carpet in a re...

COVID-19 Phoenix Rental Statistics

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Most Phoenix rental statistics have taken a beating due to COVID-19. Real Property Management Phoenix Valley's property owners are weathering the storm pretty well. Our COVID-19 Phoenix rental statistics currently are: 97.8% of our tenants paid April rent o...

Phoenix Property Manager Statistics

By Lisa Borchard Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Phoenix property management statistics place Real Property Management Phoenix Valley on several "Best of" lists![/caption] Tens of thousands of property owners nationwide trust local Real Property Management offices to manage their investment properties nationwide. As a...

Rent Prices in Surprise vs. National Rent 2016-2019

By Lisa Borchard Monday, March 16, 2020

This comparison looks at National rent prices vs Surprise rent prices from 2016-2019. Real Property Management Phoenix valley has built a chart to show key figures so that you can get a good idea of how rent in Surprise, AZ has increased compared to the national increase in rent ...

Rent Prices in Surprise 2015-2019

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, February 23, 2020

This comparison looks at Surprise rent prices from 2015-2019. Real Property Management Phoenix valley has built a chart to show key figures so that you can get a good idea of what is the fair rent in Surprise, AZ and how rental property prices in Surprise compare with the nationa...

Tenant Repairs

By Lisa Borchard Monday, February 10, 2020

To charge the tenant or to not charge the tenant; that is the question! Recently we had a local appliance company out to a property we manage in Mesa. The tenant repair issue was a foul smell from the washer. The invoice came back and said "washer is workin...

Rental property inspections

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, January 26, 2020

Rental Property Inspections[/caption] Real Property Management Phoenix Valley has been managing Phoenix rental homes for 14 years. Through our experience we have created the six successful steps of rental property inspections. We will share those steps with you ...