Mesa Property Management Blog

Today I was given the "Sink or Swim" award at the NARPM Phoenix Metro chapter meeting for my role as acting President for the year 2016. At the beginning of the year I was elected to the role of President-Elect where I would have been given the entire year to learn the role of President for my 2017 term; but when the current President ...

As the NARPM Phoenix Metro Chapter President I had the distinct honor of attending a Leadership Training conference in St Luis. This was a great opportunity for some professional development and to learn from the NARPM National President Steve Schultz, the Southwest Regional Vice President, and other Chapter Presidents from across the cou...

In recent months there have been policy changes at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that effect all landlords. East Valley Property Management, LLC has been aware of and tracking these changes. If you own a rental property and are managing it yourself; now may be the best time a hire a professional property manag...

I came across this article today and found it interesting. With historically high rent prices, now may be a good time to rent out your property. "WASHINGTON (September 22, 2016) — Existing-home sales eased up in August for the second consecutive month despite mortgage rates near record lows as higher home prices and not enough inven...

Some of the biggest questions we get as a property management company revolve around the subject of wear and tear, and how it’s defined. This is often a blurry line, and many people aren’t sure how to differentiate between wear and tear and tenant damage. In Arizona, the landlord is responsible for fixing wear and tear items. Tenants ...

We talk to a lot of people who are making the difficult decision of whether to sell their property or rent it out to a tenant. There are a few questions you need to ask yourself, and the strength of the current market in Mesa and the surrounding areas will also impact what you decide to do. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ7T9t...

When you’re looking for professional property management, it’s important to pay attention to the services you’re receiving in exchange for a property management fee. Today, we are discussing the different types of fee structures you can expect when shopping for a management company. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1_6y7Hh...

When you’re looking for a property management company in Mesa, Arizona to service your rental home, there are a few things to consider when you’re making your choice. Today, we’re telling you about what makes a good property management company, and why you should consider working with us at East Valley Property Management. [embed...

I'm often asked, "Should I include appliances in my rental?" On the surface it seems practical to offer appliances to tenants. The logic is simple; the more I offer in my rental, the more it will be desired, the more rent I can collect. However, experience has shown that this is not always the case. Don't get me wrong there is a time and ...