Property Management Blog

First and foremost, congratulations on choosing to enter the market of leasing property! Investing in Tuscon real estate can be a very profitable venture. However before writing a property listing, in order to enjoy the full benefits of being a landlord, you must ensure that your unit is rent-ready. This...

A 1031 Exchange gets its name from the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 1031. It refers to an exchange of one investment property for another. In the process, this allows an investor to defer payment of capital gains tax. If you're a Tucson property investor or thinking of investing in Tucson real estate, being able ...

Are you thinking of replacing the windows in your rental property? If your answer is yes, that decision is worthy of a celebration. Installing new windows in a rental property is a great way to improve the performance of your investment. By replacing the old windows on your property, you automatically:Attract more affluent ...

Having tenants in your rental units long-term means that you'll get regular income from rent every month. That's why keeping your tenants happy is so important.To ensure that your tenants are communicative, pay their rent on time, and respect your space, you'll want to keep them happy. In this article, Foothill Properties...

New shoes get scuff marks, white linen thins, and jeans fade over time. Rental homes also go through this same process. Furniture becomes faded and appliances experience breakdowns. This is attributed to normal wear and tear.When a rental home depreciates due to a tenant staying in a unit, normal wear and tear are expected. It&rsquo...

Vacancies are profit killers. You continue to lose money every month your Tucson rental property remains vacant. As such, when a tenant leaves, you must do everything you can to find a replacement renter as soon as possible.Most likely, the reason you chose to buy a real estate investment in Tucson was to maximize your ROI. The best ...

During tenant selection, whether or not to allow pets into a premise has been a question that landlords have often had to deal with. On one hand, pets can increase the risk of damage to the property or even become a source of conflict with the neighbors. On the other hand, with the increase in the number of pet owners, landlords may ...

Prompt response and comprehensive solution to any of your tenants’ complaints is part of the job for any landlord. But unresolved issues can lead to a buildup of negative emotions and the termination of the tenancy once it expires. Something any landlord wants to avoid, especially with a quality tenant.So, using our experience that ...

Successful landlords in Tucson are those that focus on finding out what tenants want. The better their research, the more long-term tenants they find. Aside from filming amazing video tours and writing great property listings, these successful Tucson property owners respond quickly to the needs of their tenants. Here a...

 Building and maintaining a healthy relationship with your tenants can be critical to the success of your rental investment. For starters, having a good relationship with your current tenants can help greatly reduce your property’s turnover rate, and the loss of income from having vacant units. Tenants are also more w...