Rental Property And Roomates
High rents and low income are driving roommates together. According to the Census Bureau, the United States has hit a twenty year low in home ownership. The rate hit a surprising 64% by the end of 2014 which is a 1.2% drop from 2013, down from 65.2%. During 2014’s fourth economic quarter, the rental vacancy…
Read MoreRental Owner Tax Tips
The real estate market has been picking up steadily in the recent years after the market crash experienced a few years ago. While many people might have lost their homes, rental property owners were also affected severely by the crisis. In fact, many of them have been breaking even for years and it is only…
Read MoreAvoiding Rental Scams – An Infographic
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…
Read MoreTop Cold Weather Tips For Landlords And Renters
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…
Read MoreWhat Does Renters Insurance Cover?
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…
Read MoreHow long will Phoenix rental demand stay strong?
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.…
Read MoreRenting 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…
Read MoreEthics 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…
Read MoreHow Local Investors Increase The Value Of Their Phoenix Rental Property
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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