Avoiding rental scams

avoiding rental scams

When you are looking to rent an apartment or a single family house in Phoenix these days, you need to be aware of scam artists. Scammers have many ways of finding victims such as placing fake rental ads on websites such as Craigslist for properties they don’t even own. Avoiding rental scams is possible by…

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Top Cold Weather Tips For Landlords And Renters

Stay warm and safe with these top cold weather tips

The winter season brings with it a range of challenges for rentals, and many of these could result in serious issues. Therefore, it is wise to prepare your home in advance, so that you can get through the colder months without any unwanted disasters. Here are some of the best cold weather tips for landlords…

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What Does Renters Insurance Cover?

Renters insurance against loss from disasters, liability and injury

Whether you currently rent or are looking to rent a home or apartment, you need to think about protecting yourself against the unforeseen and protect yourself against loss. Just as homeowners are generally required to carry homeowners insurance, renters are not alone and can protect themselves and their belongings from a variety of difficult situations. While the landlord’s personal…

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How long will Phoenix rental demand stay strong?

phoenix metro rental demand staying high

This is the question asked by Phoenix metro area landlords and potential investors alike. Since the housing crash of 2008, Phoenix rental demand has stayed incredibly high. Phoenix has fared well in its efforts to economically recover and is expected to add an average of 57,000 new jobs per year over the next two years.…

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Renting Instead Of Selling

We decided on renting instead of selling

Dear Real Property Management, I thought I’d write about my house selling experience which in the end turned out to be a house renting instead of selling experience in hopes that might help others like me out there who could use some help. Six months ago I took a new job in Utah working for…

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Ethics In Property Management

Ethics in property management are important, to avoid the kinds of issues that landlords in Arizona have experienced over recent years. In recent years several real estate investors have been conned out of their rental income by disreputable property managers. Over twenty property managers and estate agents have received state indictments, been instructed to cease…

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How Local Investors Increase The Value Of Their Phoenix Rental Property

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Simple and affordable upgrades can significantly increase the value of your property. This is important, especially when you are getting your property appraised for an equity home loan or looking to sell the property. There are quick and cheap ways to raise the value of your property. Here is how some local investors increase the…

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Protect Against Tenant Lawsuits

protect yourself against tenant lawsuits

Renting out a spare room to a tenant can be a great way of helping to meet your mortgage repayments. But what if your new tenant turns out to be somebody like Marion Berntsen who loves dragging Wisconsin and Illinois landlords and their families through court if they try to evict her? Her case makes…

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Winter Rental Property Maintenance Is Needed Even In Phoenix

Winter rental property maintenance

A Few Handy Tips Is winter maintenance need for rental properties in Phoenix? Well yes, winter rental property maintenance is needed even in Phoenix. Even though it rarely snows, some property maintenance is required to prepare for winter. Due to the occasional freezing temperatures, homeowners face a time where it is critical to take certain…

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