Most landlords and employers overlook this age old practice, of checking references, and turn up their nose. In the digital age they are convinced they can learn everything they need to know about a perspective tenant on the internet.  But there is power in checking references and taking the time t…[more]

How to make sure your tenants are prepared for disaster As a landlord, preparing for disaster goes beyond making sure you are protected during a disaster, you also need to think about your tenants and your rental property. Here are a few tips on advising your tenants to get themselves ready for an e…[more]

Looking for that perfect renter? Can’t seem to find anyone you’d be willing to have sign a lease? Maybe you need to re-evaluate your best practices. Former homeowners are struggling to find places to rent because of their bad credit, past foreclosures and bankruptcies. These are issues to be con…[more]

With more and more renters flooding the market, independent landlords need to be using comprehensive tenant screening. And trust us; there is a big difference between a comprehensive screening report and a screening report that only reaches the surface. One thing your tenant screening should include…[more]

Living in a world where people are constantly update their Facebook status, tweet their inner most thoughts, and blog about their life it is all too tempting to cyber stalk potential rental applicants or current tenants. You can learn a lot about a person based on the photos they post, the 140 chara…[more]

If you got them, I’m pretty sure you just thought “tenants”. But not just any tenants. As you know, there are all types of tenants, some of which can make you feel like you’d be just as well off if the property was vacant. So while it may be relatively easy to find tenants no…[more]

You have a problem. Even in the current climate of abundant applicants, you have that one property that you just can’t seem to get rented. Or perhaps you have a property that will be vacant soon and want to make sure you get a great tenant who is willing to pay top dollar. What can...…[more]

While it is easy to contact a property management answering service or call center and set up an after-hours maintenance hotline, making sure it works well for you and your tenants requires a bit more effort. Below are some tips you can follow to make sure you are doing everything you can to get the…[more]

In Phoenix and throughout many other markets with extensive numbers of homes for sale, tenants are being scammed by fraudulent people posing as landlords. You’ve probably heard of one of these stories already on the news or in the newspaper. ARPOLA stresses to landlords and rental property own…[more]

Sexual Harassment: The overlooked form of fair housing discrimination.…[more]

Evicting a tenant requires you to act carefully.…[more]

Screen potential tenants by observing behavior and responses to basic questions. Learn more in this article.…[more]