Property Management Blog

By Damon Stratton - Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Preparing Rental Properties for the Arizona Summer

Landlords in Fountain Hills know that Arizona experiences some of the hottest summers in the country. The low humidity and high heat can be tough on your tenants and your rental property itself. But as a landlord, there are things you can do to prepare your rental property for A...

By Damon Stratton - Wednesday, January 12, 2022

7 Tips On How To Handle Late Paying Tenants in Carefree, AZ

Landlords with rental properties in Carefree, Arizona, know just how important it is to collect rent from tenants on time each month. This income is essential to keep up with property maintenance and generate revenue on their investment. Unfortunately, many landlords come...

By Damon Stratton - Wednesday, December 15, 2021

How Landlords Should Handle Negative Online Reviews

Nobody wants to read a negative review about themselves or a service or product they offer online. Unfortunately, this is one of the expectations business owners and even landlords should have when conducting business. Many tenants nowadays research the landlord of the pr...

By Damon Stratton - Monday, August 9, 2021

New Tenant Welcome Gift Ideas

Nothing will make a good first impression like a welcome home package for your tenants on their move-in day. At this point, they’ve already signed the lease and are sold on living at your Gilbert property, but they still don’t know exactly what to expect or feel quite at hom...

By Damon Stratton - Monday, June 14, 2021

Pro Tips for Painting the Interior of a Rental Property in Phoenix

As a Phoenix rental property owner, you likely know a thing or two about keeping your investment’s appeal, especially when your property is vacant and needs attention. After all, the best way to get tenants interested in your rental property is to make a lasting first impressi...

By Damon Stratton - Sunday, May 2, 2021

Top 10 Reasons Your Tenant Can Legitimately Sue You

It’s easy to forget that lease agreements not only protect Phoenix landlords and their properties, but also the tenants living in the rental. However, it’s important to know that written lease agreements are legally binding. They protect not only the rights of landlords but ...

By Damon Stratton - Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The Most Important Questions to Ask Tenant References

The tenant screening process is vital to your success as a landlord and knowing what questions to ask a prospective tenant's references is paramount. After all, the more you know about a potential tenant, the better. You want to place someone in your Phoenix, AZ rental who has ...

By Damon Stratton - Monday, March 15, 2021

The 5 Best Ways to Find a Property Management Company Near Me

It doesn’t take long for an owner who is self-managing their property in the Phoenix metro area to realize how much work goes into being a landlord. After all, owning an investment property means you have to screen tenants, collect rent, perform property inspections, and more....

By Damon Stratton - Thursday, February 11, 2021

Handy Tips on All Things Lease Renewals

Landlords in Gilbert are typically looking for recurring rental income from their tenants. While you can always use property marketing to find new tenants, it’s a lot less effort to keep the current tenants you have. One method of doing this is by way of lease renewals....

By Damon Stratton - Monday, December 28, 2020

Should Landlords Allow a Cosigner for Your Phoenix Rental Property

So, you’ve found what seems to be the perfect tenant. Only, there’s a slight risk if you choose to go with them. Whether it be their income, credit score, or rental history, it’s always worth a second thought if you run into a marginal tenant. That said, sometimes a...