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...

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 ...