December 2014 Phoenix Rental Statistics

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, January 25, 2015

Each month ARMLS (Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc.) compiles Phoenix rental market statistics based on Phoenix rental home listings through the MLS (multiple listing services). Unfortunately it is not even close to a full number for the Phoenix housing market...

The Final Chapter of the Rental Cycle

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, January 18, 2015

This will be the final post in our tenant rental cycle series. The first post was on October 20, 2014 and gave you an overview of the process. The next 12 (including this one) give details on each significant step along the way. If you can implement the ideas presented in this se...

9 Key Steps For A Successful Tenant Move Out

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, January 11, 2015

There will come a time when your tenants will move out and you will have to start the rental cycle all over again. We have a great deal of experience in the move out procedure and have defined nine key steps you can use to conduct a successful move out. Step 1 – Make...

3 Ways To Keep A Good Tenant

By Lisa Borchard Monday, January 5, 2015

Over the last couple of months, we have gone over various components of a typical tenant rental cycle. Perhaps the most important part of the rental cycle is extending a good tenants occupancy for another 12 months. There are several ways to increase the chances of extending the ...

The Importance of Regular and Organized Property Inspections

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, December 30, 2014

The implementation of a regular inspection process during the tenancy is an item that many landlords overlook. However, this is an important part of the tenant cycle. We conduct thorough and standard property inspections at our managed rentals throughout each tenants rent cycle...

The Reward Time Of The Tenant Cycle

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, December 21, 2014

Over the last couple of months, we have covered several elements of the tenant cycle. We have reviewed tenant qualification, the lease signing, move-ins and the first month. At this point, you have done a great deal of work. OK, so the next part of the tenant cycle is the ...

Rent Collection Advice: Part 2

By Lisa Borchard Monday, December 15, 2014

Last week, we went over some important aspects of rent collection.Today, we will go over three common situations we see regarding late paying tenants. We will also give you some strategies that you can take when faced with these situations. Situation #1 - The tenant constantly ...

Rent Collection Advice: Part 1

By Lisa Borchard Monday, December 8, 2014

Last week, we went over some of the situations that occur during the first month of tenancy. Today, we will review a few aspects of rent collection. This is another part of the tenant cycle that a property owner should have a decent grasp on. If every one of your tenants paid o...

Important Notes About First Month of Tenancy

By Lisa Borchard Monday, December 1, 2014

Last week we went over some key points regarding the move in procedure. At this point in the tenant rental cycle, you have completed several elements. You have screened the tenants, showed them the property, ran the background and credit, conducted the lease signing and moved th...

Pro Tips for Successful Move Ins At Your Rental Properties

By Lisa Borchard Monday, November 24, 2014

Last week, we reviewed three items regarding the lease signing. The next step in the tenant rental cycle is the move in. At RPM West Valley, we have a detailed, logical, formal and consistent move in procedure. This relates to all of the elements of our move in including our pol...