Phoenix Property Management Blog

By Dick Rosen - Thursday, October 7, 2021

Savings for the Gas Tank

Because oil prices have skyrocketed, filling up at the gas tank is very expensive today. Unfortunately, we do not have control over the oil companies and the politics involved. Everyone must take steps to consider how they are going to conserve on fuel for their vehicles. Co...

By Dick Rosen - Tuesday, September 21, 2021

The Security Deposit vs. Normal Wear & Tear

If you have 100 property managers in a meeting, the majority will agree that settling a security deposits dispute is one of the more difficult tasks in property management, particularly when it comes to determining “normal wear and tear,” also referred to by some as &...

By Dick Rosen - Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Fire Prevention, Part 2

In our last issue, we discussed setting up a family plan in the event of fire and things you can do outside of your residence to prevent fires. Now we will address things to do to prevent interior fires.Walk through your home and observe what items could lead to a fire hazard. Pr...

By Dick Rosen - Monday, August 23, 2021

Raising the Rent

While reviewing their return on investment (ROI), many property owners think raising rents will improve the bottom line for the upcoming year. It is important to review income and expense figures on a regular basis and stay in tune with the housing market. However, as your proper...

By Dick Rosen - Thursday, August 5, 2021

Fire Prevention, Part One

Fires are frightening and devastating. They can happen anywhere, both inside and outside of your residence. We feel fire prevention is so critical that we are devoting two newsletters to this important subject. This issue, we will cover resident planning and exterior fire prevent...

By Dick Rosen - Sunday, July 18, 2021

Determining Rents

Setting the rental value can be a tricky process. It is an art and a science combined, with many factors to consider. Even when a property manager and/or owner carefully derive a rental price, it is subject to change if rejected by prospective tenants. Supply and demandA maj...

By Dick Rosen - Monday, July 5, 2021

Clean and Save

Because of today’s advertising world, it is often easier to pick up a very expensive product because you have been convinced that you need it. However, some everyday items you probably have around the house are VERY inexpensive and work just as well as the costly ones. Ther...

By Dick Rosen - Wednesday, June 16, 2021

The Right Tenant Is Worth the Wait

All property owners look at the return on investment (ROI) when buying or maintaining rental property. The ideal is a positive cash flow, a tax deduction, and an increase in property value. An investor certainly wants to realize all three of these advantages. However, there are t...

By Dick Rosen - Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Managing Credit Card Debt

People receive credit card offers regularly in the U.S. mail and through the Internet. As the holidays approach and the marketing pressure becomes intense, the media publicizes sales and credit card opportunities increase, particularly in the department stores as you shop, or wit...

By Dick Rosen - Friday, May 21, 2021

Safety Reduces Liability

Providing safety for tenants is a common sense approach to reducing liability for property owners, as well as complying with building codes and laws. It is important that both the interior and exterior of a property can provide a safe environment for a resident.A major key for re...