Summer is just around the corner, bringing sunny days and rising temperatures. As the mercury climbs, your rental property’s HVAC system needs to keep up. As a landlord, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your rental units remain “fit and habitable” for tenants – and that includes providing functional amenities like air conditioning. Even if …
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Rental activity and trends for the Phoenix Metro area as reported by Zillow Research – March 2025 “limited options and high costs in the for-sale market are causing potential home buyers to delay their purchases, leading many to seek single-family rentals as an alternative. .” Typical Rent: $1,841 (1% increase year over year) Single Family: $2,326 …
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Renting to pet owners can be both rewarding and challenging. As of 2023, pet ownership in the U.S. has risen to a new high, with 70% of households owning a pet. This surge, highlighted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), reflects a shift in lifestyle priorities, with pets playing an increasingly vital role in …
Rental activity and trends for the Phoenix Metro area as reported by Zillow Research – February 2025 “Demand for single-family rentals is expected to remain strong until affordability in the sales market improves.” Typical Rent: $1,812 (1% increase year over year) Single Family: $2,298 (2% increase year over year) Multifamily: $1,550 (-0% change year over …
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A Worthwhile Read for Real Estate Investors – Particularly Beginners As a real estate investor, especially for beginners, navigating the complexities of taxes can be one of the most daunting aspects of building your portfolio. That’s where The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor by Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarland comes …
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Renting to a Friend: A Seemingly Perfect Plan When I first became a landlord, I had no idea what I was in for. I had just purchased a house, which meant I needed to rent out my condo. As luck would have it, a friend of mine was looking for a place to live. It …
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The many benefits of owning rental properties are well known. Unlike other investments, real estate offers multiple avenues for profitability, including monthly cash flow, property appreciation, equity growth from mortgage paydown, and the ability to use depreciation to reduce tax expenses. ALL GOOD THINGS! Of course, it’s essential to report income, expenses, and depreciation accurately …
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Rental activity and trends for the Phoenix Metro area as reported by Zillow Research – January 2025 While most metros are seeing rent growth, landlords are increasingly offering concessions to attract renters, with more than 41% of Zillow rental listings featuring incentives in January — a record high in Zillow data. Typical Rent: $1,794 (.08% …
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Do you live in an area where property is so expensive that it feels impossible to get a good return on your investment? Or is your local rental market too flooded with properties or lacking in the kinds of tenants you’d like to work with? Whatever the challenges, if owning and maintaining rental property in …
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Being a landlord comes with challenges, but finding out your tenant has been arrested might be a landlord’s worst nightmare! Fortunately, there are procedures for how to deal with such a contingency. This article will help landlords know how to protect themselves and their assets if this situation occurs. CONFIRM First, confirm your tenant is …
