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By Mark Brower | February 27th, 2025

How Professional Tenant Screening Reduces Risk for Landlords

How Professional Tenant Screening Reduces Risk for Landlords One of the keys to owning profitable rental properties is proper tenant selection. Dealing with bad renters can jeopardize your real estate investments more than lengthy vacancy times. Good ones can keep their end of the bargain… Read More

By Mark Brower | February 27th, 2025

How Much Do Property Managers Charge? A Complete Guide for Phoenix Landlords

How Much Do Property Managers Charge? A Complete Guide for Phoenix Landlords  Property management fees can feel like navigating a complex maze, especially for landlords in the Greater Phoenix area who are considering professional management for the first time. Whether you’re wondering about the cost… Read More

By Digital Access | December 15th, 2024

The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Property Management Company in Gilbert

The towns surrounding major cities tend to have lucrative real estate markets because these communities have considerable room for growth. Gilbert, Arizona, is no exception — in fact, it ranked as the second fastest-growing city in the United States. This town southeast of Phoenix has… Read More

By Upkeep Media | October 31st, 2024

How to Finance Investment Property

One of the most powerful strategies for building wealth through real estate with minimal risk is the use of leverage. To make the most of this approach, it’s essential to understand how to use leverage wisely, explore the various options available, and identify the one… Read More

By Upkeep Media | October 31st, 2024

What Exactly is “Normal Wear and Tear”?

Arizona law requires that landlords pay for any repairs and maintenance that are the result of normal and wear and tear. As such, every landlord should expect to invest in the upkeep of their property and treat their tenants fairly. As a landlord, it’s important… Read More

By Upkeep Media | October 9th, 2024

Quick Guide to Effective Tenant Screening in Arizona

After employing effective marketing practices, you should have leads coming in for your available rental properties. The next step for landlords is to turn their attention to screening tenants. No matter how great potential residents seem, you still need to conduct a proper evaluation. The… Read More

By Upkeep Media | September 24th, 2024

How to Attract Long-Term Tenants

Attracting long-term tenants is vital for protecting your real estate investment and maximizing its returns. This is because long-term tenancies help avoid losses in vacancy and turnover costs and provide a steady source of monthly income. Here are effective ways of attracting renters to reside… Read More