Resources for Landlords and Real Estate Investors


Author: Rentals America


The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor

Our review on a worthwhile read for real estate investors –particularly beginners.  Written by Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarland, CPAs and real estate investors, The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor shares valuable advice and insight on the tax angle of real estate investing. Written in an engaging, lets-have-coffee style, Han …

July 2022 Rental Market Update

Here’s the latest rental activity and trends for the Phoenix Metro area for July 2022… Closed Rental Units: 2,289 (18.11% increase year over year) Median Lease Rate: $2,200 (10.00% increase year over year) Average Lease Rate: $2,373 (7.52% increase year over year) Average Days on Market: 25 (56.25% increase year over year)

Identifying Great and Not-So-Great Potential Tenants

The success of a landlord’s rental property business hinges on finding tenants. But not just any tenants, great tenants who will pay on time, respect the property, and in the best-case scenario, become long-term renters.   Unfortunately, finding these great, potentially long-term renters will not be a one-and-done proposition but a routine part of managing a …

Tenant Appreciation: Celebrate Back-to-School Time

Tenant Appreciation: Celebrate Back-to-School Time   You know that part of investing in rental properties is the investment you’ll make in the tenants who reside in said properties, right? Because to bring in the steady stream of income that will keep your rental business operating in the black requires satisfied, preferably long-term tenants. And that scenario …

June 2022 Rental Market Update

Here’s the latest rental activity and trends for the Phoenix Metro area for June 2022… Closed Rental Units: 2,294 (34.94% increase year over year) Median Lease Rate: $2,199 (11.34% increase year over year) Average Lease Rate: $2,359 (9.52% increase year over year) Average Days on Market: 24 (41.18% increase year over year)

Book Review: Loopholes of Real Estate – by Garrett Sutton

Loopholes of Real Estate is from the Rich Dad’s Advisors series. In this look-before-you-leap guide to real estate investment, Sutton shares advice for reaping the financial opportunities available in real estate – providing that you check the water depth before diving. In other words, don’t enter the realm blindly – learn the system.  Sutton doesn’t …

Maximizing Property Management Profits

With the costs of goods and services steadily climbing, protecting the bottom line is more critical than ever for landlords.   The Dilemma   Continue to meet financial obligations, pursue business goals, and maximize profits, all while offering housing options that are affordable and attractive to today’s tenants.  The Formula   Maximizing profits by increasing income while reducing …

The Ins and Outs of Pest Control in Rental Properties

We naturally try to distance ourselves from creepy, crawly pests of all varieties—rodents, insects, snakes. The very thought of these intruders invading our space is unpleasant at best. As landlords, it’s your job, and responsibility, to maintain a pest-free rental property. In fact, in many states, it is a legal requirement.   Addressing creepy, crawly unwelcome …