Property Management Blog

By Damon Stratton - Sunday, November 29, 2020

11 Surefire Ways to Boost Tenant Retention in Phoenix

Did you know that it costs 5 times more to attract a new customer than to keep an existing one? Well, it does. And for Phoenix landlords, this means it costs more to fill a vacancy than it does to retain a current tenant. Vacancies are inevitable, no matter how succes...

By Damon Stratton - Sunday, October 25, 2020

13 Rental Property Repairs Phoenix Landlords Should Know How to Do

42.7% of intentional property owners claim that maintenance is one of the most stressful aspects of owning rental property. After all, maintenance and repairs performed on your Phoenix, AZ rental are sure to be more costly than you might expect. Plus, they can take up a lot of y...

By Damon Stratton - Tuesday, September 15, 2020

How to Handle and Prevent Emergency Rental Property Maintenance in Phoenix, AZ

Top Tips for Handling Emergency Rental Property Maintenance in Phoenix, AZ A day in the life of a property manager can bring unexpected twists and turns. This is especially true when emergency rental property problems pop up, requiring you to think on your feet. There ...

By Damon Stratton - Wednesday, August 26, 2020

5 Creative Ways Investors Finance Income Properties in Phoenix

Here’s How You Can Creatively Finance Income Properties in Phoenix Are you looking for a way to finance income properties in Phoenix? Whether it’s your first rental property or you’re working to build a portfolio, you might run into roadblocks when it comes to finan...

By Damon Stratton - Friday, July 24, 2020

10 Ways to Protect Your Vacant Rental Property in Phoenix, AZ

As much as landlords hate it, vacant rental properties are just part of doing business. Whether a tenant has moved out early, you’re still screening for the perfect tenant, or you’re just renovating, a vacant rental faces plenty of risks. A vacant property in Phoenix ...

By Damon Stratton - Friday, June 26, 2020

16 Expert Ways to Keep Your Best Phoenix Tenants

How to Keep Your Phoenix Tenants When you have high-quality tenants in your rental property, you can expect your rental to be well cared for. You can expect the rent to be paid on time every month. And if you’re lucky, you can also expect a lease renewal to be signed at...

By Damon Stratton - Monday, May 18, 2020

Helpful FAQs on Phoenix Property Management During Coronavirus

Coronavirus Q&A: What You Should Know About Late Payments & More COVID-19 has spread uncertainty throughout the nation, including right here in the city of Phoenix. Many landlords are concerned about their investment property while they turn to Stratton Vantage for answer...

By Damon Stratton - Wednesday, April 29, 2020

19 Affordable Ways to Increase the ROI of Your Rental Property Today

A Phoenix rental property is an ideal investment to help you supplement your income or create a full-time living. However, for Phoenix rental property managers, it might feel like a mystery on how to increase revenue. With the average rent of a three-bedroom home in Phoenix co...

By Damon Stratton - Tuesday, February 25, 2020

How Much Can I Rent My House for in Phoenix, AZ?

It can be tricky to determine how much to rent your Phoenix house for, no matter how experienced you are. After all, if you ask for too much, you risk extending a vacancy and having no tenants willing to pay up. But if you ask for too little, you risk selling yourself short and n...

By Damon Stratton - Tuesday, December 17, 2019

8 Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore During Tenant Screening

Tenant screening is a vital part of running a successful rental property business. After all, the rent your tenants pay each month is where your money comes from. If they don’t pay, you don’t get paid. Worse yet, if they damage your property, you could end up in a time-consum...