Phoenix Property Management Blog

By Dick Rosen - Thursday, December 7, 2023

A Property Owner's Guide to Conducting a Proper Rental Analysis

The housing market in Phoenix, Arizona, has been leveling out. This is the perfect opportunity for buyers to come in with the power of negotiation.Are you buying a property for personal use or as an investment property? Either way, investing in real estate always calls for carefu...

By Dick Rosen - Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Navigating Winter Comfort: A Tenant's Guide to Cold Weather in Arizona

As the temperatures in Arizona take a dip during the winter months, residential tenants may find themselves navigating a different set of challenges compared to the scorching summers. While the desert climate is known for its heat, it's essential for tenants to be prepared fo...

By Dick Rosen - Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Effective Documentation

Today, when you buy or rent a property, the amount of paperwork required is often staggering. Once upon a time, an agreement to purchase or rent a property was one page, but now the basic agreement is multiple pages often accompanied by multiple disclosures or addendums.In any ar...

By Dick Rosen - Thursday, November 9, 2023

Being Prepared in Today's World

In an era defined by uncertainty, the importance of being prepared cannot be overstated. The world is no stranger to unexpected events – from natural disasters to global pandemics, it's clear that disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. In the face of such unpredictabil...

By Dick Rosen - Tuesday, October 17, 2023

A Sensible Approach to Pest Control

Pests can be a problem any time during the year and are a common occurrence in the rental industry. If you check the dictionary, there are varying definitions for pests; here are three common ones.An insect or other small animal that harms or destroys garden plants, trees, etc.&n...

By Dick Rosen - Monday, October 9, 2023

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 - Tuesday, September 19, 2023

REPAIRING OR REPLACING FLOORING

Over the life of an investment property, flooring can be a minor or major maintenance issue and expense. Much of the time, it is minor. Sometimes it becomes a gray area. Many times, you can prolong the necessity of replacement by using a reputable contractor to repair the areas i...

By Dick Rosen - Tuesday, September 5, 2023

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 - Saturday, August 19, 2023

The Challenges of Security Deposit Returns

One of the most difficult tasks for a property manager and/or owner, can be refunding the tenant’s security deposit to everyone’s satisfaction. Any property manager (or owner) is elated when they can issue a full refund because the tenant has left the property in...

By Dick Rosen - Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Preventing 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...