Phoenix Property Management Blog

By Dick Rosen - Thursday, May 6, 2021

Making a House a Home

Many rental properties have a bland or neutral look throughout. There are exceptions, but property owners try to avoid conflicts with residents’ furnishings. Most rental contracts contain clauses that tenants are not to alter or modify the property because the landlord want...

By Dick Rosen - Saturday, April 17, 2021

Are You Thinking of Buying an Investment?

With our current sales market appreciating at a double digit rate in some areas you really have to look hard to find the right deal. There are items you will want to review before making a purchase.Compare property values and rentsCheck out the area property values and compare th...

By Dick Rosen - Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Handling the Heat

Record heats have affected the majority of the US in all areas over time and referred to as the “dog days of summer.” The news media has reported many heat-related illnesses and deaths. Many blame the effects of global warming. Whatever the reasons for the extreme hea...

By Dick Rosen - Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Inheriting the Tenant

When an investor purchases a property with an existing tenant, the first thoughts are that rent will immediately come in and there will be no vacancy period. This means initially avoiding higher maintenance costs, leasing fees, and advertising costs. Of course, everyone hopes thi...

By Dick Rosen - Monday, March 8, 2021

Be Prepared!

World events remind us that disasters can happen anywhere. There was a devastating tsunami, which affected several countries. Two hurricanes, Katrina, and Rita wiped out many thousands of homes and businesses. In California, major forest fires claimed thousands of acres and homes...

By Dick Rosen - Thursday, February 18, 2021

Avoiding Problems with Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes have always been an annoyance to people. They swarm, buzz, bite, and can make any outdoor outing difficult. Many people are allergic to them, which can make things worse. In certain areas of the world, they are responsible for people contracting malaria and to enter so...

By Dick Rosen - Thursday, February 18, 2021

Keeping Investment Records

Keeping complete records of your investments, from the beginning to the end of ownership, is simply good business. A major reason for maintaining accurate records is to calculate your gains or losses when you do sell the property. If you do not have all the documentation to back ...

By Dick Rosen - Monday, January 18, 2021

Handling Emergencies & Disasters

Emergencies and disasters happen and in many instances, you cannot avoid them. Webster terms an emergency as “an unexpected situation that requires prompt action” and a disaster as “a grave occurrence having harmful results.” In the property managemen...

By Dick Rosen - Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Are You Thinking of Going Green

Green can mean many things but “going green” has become a common term in today’s world for helping to save our planet and reduce global warming. The interesting thing is that “going green” can also mean saving money.Use less gasoline - with today&rsq...

By Dick Rosen - Thursday, December 17, 2020

Avoiding Identity Theft

Identity theft is a major problem in today’s world with statistics of over 10 million cases of theft and billions of dollars lost every year. There is a lot you can do to protect yourself and your family and the first is to prevent someone from accessing your information.Kn...