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Phoenix is a great town. That means that Phoenix home rentals are a great idea. And you don’t have to look very hard for reasons to move here. Let us provide you with just a few of them.

State Capitol

To begin with, Phoenix is the capitol of Arizona. What that means is that it’s the governmental seat of the state. It’s going to have a lot going on just on the basis of that alone. The fact of that political power has gone a long way toward attracting businesses and restaurants, and as a result you’ll find a lot of things here that you wouldn’t normally find in a smaller town.

Weather

Phoenix is located on the northern edge of the Sonoran Desert. That means that the summer temperatures get pretty crazy. Even if it is a dry heat, it doesn’t change the fact that a hundred degrees is a hundred degrees. This is balanced out, however, by a rather mild winter. The weather is pleasant enough to facilitate activities that you wouldn’t get to do anywhere else.

Sports Teams

This is the place if you’re a sports fan. You have the Arizona Cardinals, the Diamondbacks, the Suns and the Mercury, the Coyotes, and the Arizona Sting. All of those teams call Phoenix home.

Books

Burton Barr Central Library is the headquarters for the library system of the entire state. It’s a five story building with nearly a million books inside of it. If you’re a bibliophile, you will love Phoenix. And while the odds are that they’ll have any book you’re looking for, there’s no way they couldn’t find it for you elsewhere if they don’t have it.

Chase Tower

This is the tallest building in the state. It stands 438 feet tall, with the Arizona Club Restaurant on the 38th floor. Private, of course. But if you can get a reservation, it’s fine dining at its best.

One of the great things about renting a home in Phoenix is that there’s so much variety in it. No kidding. You have all kinds of different options as far as getting to pick where you want to live in Phoenix.

And each part is a little bit different. Some of them are going to be safer than others – Phoenix isn’t a dangerous town, but dangerous things can go on here, it’s just how this goes. Some of them are going to be in richer parts of the area, which means your rent’s going to go up as a result.

All that means is that when you’re looking for a rental home in Phoenix, you really owe it to yourself to know what you’re looking for.

That’s part of why GoRenter goes to such great lengths to figure out exactly what the renters are looking for. We don’t just give our renters the database and say “Good luck!” We give it to them and let them determine what it is that they want to see.

All of that said, here are a couple things to keep in mind, for just a few of the major areas where people tend to go looking for houses.

• Scottsdale – They call this place Snobsdale for a reason. It’s a very, very nice place, but a rental home in this part of Phoenix will reflect that. The rent will be higher.
• Mesa – A quieter part of town. Very popular among families for that very reason, and the rental prices tend to be fair. But because it’s so far out of town, you will have a significant commute if you have to work in the city.
• Tempe – This is a smaller town. Close to Phoenix. A lot of college stuff goes on here, and it’s actually a great place for partying on New Year’s Eve.

Obviously, we’re ready to help you make the best choice for yourself.

Screening tenants is a vital part of how things work in property management. If you want things to go right, you have to make sure that you get the right tenants. Obviously, if you’re doing property management in Arizona, we’re the best screeners you could ask for. But if you’re not working with us, then let us at least give you a couple tips.

Rental Application

You need to get your hands on one of these, and the more official it is, the better. You want to make sure that the form you use authorizes you to do a credit check and a background check. You can do that with a Free Housing attorney, or you can obtain a form online.

Write the Application

With these forms should come spaces for you to write in questions about previous rentals, employment history, and past landlord experience. Make sure the tenant fills out the entire thing.

Check the References

In particular, check with the landlords. See if they paid their rent on time. You might also want to check assessor records as well, as some tenants ask relatives to stand in as landlords.

Clearly there’s more to it if you’re involved in property management in Arizona, but you get the idea.

We’re not saying that tenants are necessarily better or worse people than anybody else. We will say, however, that they get the rent in late sometimes.

That’s Phoenix property management for you. Sometimes, that’s just what happens. And if you have a company managing your property for you, it’s best left to the experts. On the other hand, if you’re on your own, there are a couple things you can try to get the rent you’re owed.

Call Consistently

You want your tenants to know that you’re concerned. If they’re late, call them out on it, and do it every time that they’re late. You can’t ever give them the impression that it’s all right for them to be late.

Face to Face

If you can’t get them on the phone, get them in the home. This will actually intimidate some tenants, and you have nothing to be afraid of.

Late Fees

This takes no effort to implement and should always be charged.

Partial Payments

Clearly you shouldn’t settle for part of what you’re owed. If they owe you more, call them and get a date by which they’ll pay. Also, reissue a statement for the month so they know where they stand.

Eviction Process

In Phoenix property management, it doesn’t pay to drag your feet. Late rent is often a sign that the tenant’s lost respect, and it pays to begin the process and be ready to go.

We’ve been talking a lot about tenants lately, and with good reason. Tenants are the primary source of income you get from a property, barring of course its appreciation.

Tenants are part of the win/win situation that we try to cultivate with property management here in Phoenix. They need a place to stay, the landlord needs money. Put the two together and you hopefully get a good situation that sees both parties come out all right.

But let’s face it – as distasteful as it might be, the truth is that tenants can abandon properties too. They can cut and run. It’s something we hope never happens and we do our best to screen for that kind of thing, but there’s always the chance that it could happen.

And here’s the thing: in Phoenix, good property management does not mean taking all of their stuff and having a garage sale. There’s actually a couple things to be done in cases like this.

Try to Contact Your Renters

Make sure you’ve done everything in your power to talk to your renters before you make any further moves. Also, be sure to use registered correspondence. You want to keep track of every attempt you make to get a hold of them, because there’s going to be some legal stuff happening and you don’t want to be on the wrong end of it.

File with the Police

What could happen here is that the property is left unlocked and unsecured. So, if you’re involved with property management in Phoenix, you’ll want the police there to make sure everything is safe. It’s better if you can be there and show them your concerns.

Get a Possession Order

This is required by law before you enter into the property. When you do, you enter with a sheriff so you can take stock of the place. Afterward, the law says to remove the tenant’s stuff to a storage facility for a certain fixed period before doing anything else.

Let’s face it. It’s possible for a tenant to be a great find for you in the beginning. It’s also entirely possible for that same tenant to overstay his welcome. Maybe he’s been late with the rent – consistently – for a while, or maybe they don’t keep a very clean house. Either way, it’s time to get rid of them.

A funny thing happens, though – and this can happen to rental homes anywhere, not just in Phoenix – the guy actually refuses to leave.

Wow. Isn’t that an awkward situation. Ultimately, it’s not something that you want. So let’s examine this situation in full.

Before any of this has to happen, it’s good to start with a tour of the rental home. Maybe the tenant’s just in a bad way because of some things they never reported to you. It’d be a heck of a fix, but it could put the tenant in a better mood, and maybe even smooth things over. This goes hand in hand with the advice that you don’t tell them you aren’t renewing their lease. Instead, bring it up in conversation. Try to get a feel for their plans: whether they’ll be sticking around or if they’re looking to change.

Now, let’s say the nice stuff doesn’t work. You have a rental home in Phoenix that isn’t collecting rent. In that case, you have to tell them. It’s better to do so verbally, because it’s less formal, more personable, and gives you both a chance to get on the same side. You also want to send something to them in writing. Try giving them two months notice as well to make it easier. If the tenant doesn’t respond to any of this – not to calls or to personal meetings – then you may have a problem.

In which case, it makes sense to prepare for the worst. But don’t do so from the start.

Many investors, in looking at short term strategy, tend to think that short sales are a great jumping-off point for getting into the market. Not so. Here are five tips regarding homes for rent in Phoenix.

Short Sales Fall Apart

Over 90% of the offers that are made are not accepted. Of the few that are, they mostly fall apart at the last minute.

Don’t Get Too Attached

If you invest in multiple properties, that means each property is taking some of your resources. They will be tied up there for the next while. Make sure it’s where you want to be.

Due Diligence

Short sales are different from regular sales, so you’re going to need an agent who understands how different banks work with them.

Cash Offers

Banks see short sales as negative assets. They want to get away from these assets ASAP. Making a cash offer boosts the chances that they’ll give it to you.

Be Ready to Pay Closing Costs

The banks don’t want to pay them, and sellers will refuse to pay. Someone will have to pick up the slack. Be ready for it to be you.