About United Food Bank United Food Bank has provided hunger relief since 1983. As a Feeding America member food bank, we collect, acquire, store, and distribute food to about 145 partner agencies and programs, serving over 1 million individuals annually in five counties. www.UnitedFoodBank.org About Rentals America Cares Rentals America Cares is the volunteer …

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Purchasing property below market value is a popular way for investors to generate excellent returns. Unfortunately, finding such discounted properties has become increasingly difficult in recent years due to rising housing demand and increased prices. However, deals can still be found by investors who exercise patience and diligence to acquire the right property at the …

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Here’s the latest rental activity and trends for the Phoenix Metro area for February 2024: Closed Rental Units: 2,269 (3.84%increase year over year) Median Lease Rate: $2,095 (0.0% increase year over year) Average Lease Rate: $2,237(2.40% decrease year over year) Average Days on Market: 47 (14.63% increase year over year)

A real estate joint venture is a business arrangement in which two or more parties pool their resources to invest in a property and divide the responsibilities and profit, hopefully illustrating the adage, “Two heads are better than one.” Joint ventures have become an increasingly popular approach for taking advantage of profitable real estate opportunities …

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Generation Z is the latest generation to begin striking out on their own and forming new households. The U.S. Census Bureau defines Gen Z as those born between 1997 and 2013, meaning its oldest members are turning 27 this year. As more of this diverse, well-educated, and technologically savvy generation enters the housing market, what …

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Most real estate investing books extol passive income and other advantages of owning an investment property. But as any experienced landlord knows, real estate investing doesn’t always mean successful deals and passive monthly rent collection. Sometimes, units stay vacant for months, maintenance costs soar higher than profits, or tenants must be evicted through an expensive …

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From giving tours to prospective tenants to maintenance work to performing inspections, many aspects of a landlord’s job often need to be conducted on the premises. Fortunately, the IRS allows landlords to deduct the expenses of traveling to and from their rental units and other business-related activities. But since travel expenses are one of the …

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Here’s the latest rental activity and trends for the Phoenix Metro area for January 2024: Closed Rental Units: 1,974 (6.31% decrease year over year) Median Lease Rate: $2,095 (2.45% increase year over year) Average Lease Rate: $2,259 (0.44% decrease year over year) Average Days on Market: 52 (20.93% increase year over year)

Owning rental property can be a great way to reach your financial goals. With a positive cash flow, a landlord can build equity, earn profits, and expand their portfolio. But higher-than-expected vacancies, operating costs, or repair needs can quickly turn what should be a lucrative asset into a financial drain instead. What should a landlord …

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More residents in a rental unit can mean increases in noise, amenity usage, and wear and tear. Overcrowding of a living space might even result in damage, safety hazards, or filth that attracts undesirable pests. For landlords looking to avoid such problems, setting occupancy limits for their rental property seems to be an easy solution.   …

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