Property Management Blog

By Stratton Vantage Property Management - 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 Stratton Vantage Property Management - 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 Stratton Vantage Property Management - 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 Stratton Vantage Property Management - 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 Stratton Vantage Property Management - 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 Stratton Vantage Property Management - 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 Stratton Vantage Property Management - 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...

By Stratton Vantage Property Management - 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 Stratton Vantage Property Management - 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 Stratton Vantage Property Management - 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 ...