5 ways to avoid tenant problems from the start
Wednesday, December 03
Screen well: Although vacancy is always a concern, there are enough good tenants out there, you don’t need to accept the first one that comes along. It’s important to make sure they can afford the home, and they don’t have any prior issues with landlords, or the law for that matter. Use a company...
5 Real Estate Investment Myths Busted
Wednesday, December 03
It’s a tough hump to get over from thinking about investing in Real Estate, to actually pulling the trigger. It is always a risk, but as they say, there’s no reward without risk, right? And the two are usually directly proportionate. It takes a lot of research to be successful at REI, but once yo...
Arizona Population Growth and What it Means for Investors
Wednesday, December 03
Arizona, and Maricopa County in particular, is one of the fastest growing populations in the country, with a yearly average of 1.25%. Phoenix, the state capitol, has a projected population of 6.6 million by 2030, an increase of more than 400%. This type of rapid growth is a reflection of Arizona’...
Choosing THE RIGHT Property Management Company
Wednesday, December 03
As an investor, or as an Agent referring your client, it’s a difficult decision who the right company is to protect you and your assets. I’m sure we’ve all heard horror stories about management companies not preforming as promised, or worse, engaging in illegal or immoral activity, or scam artist...
Investment Strategies, Mutual Funds vs. Real Property Investments
Wednesday, December 03
Let me be the first to say, I am no financial advisor, so please take this with a grain of salt, as it is simply my perspective when examining the numbers… Let’s take a look at the options when considering where the best place to invest your hard earned money would be.The only thing constant is c...
Is Tenant Renewal a Reflection on your Property Management?
Wednesday, December 03
The short answer is absolutely. Whether you manage your own income properties, or hire a reputable company, the way you manage is directly proportionate to tenant retention. Vacancy will be an investor’s biggest expense, so it’s important to understand what is needed to maintain occupancy and kee...