Mesa Property Management Blog

At Zen Rent, we partner with some of the most successful real estate agents in Phoenix. These agents understand that their time is valuable, and so are their clients. When a client is referred to us for property management, we make you look good. We provide exceptional services and deliver better-than-expected results. When that client is...

We’ve never met a real estate investor who enjoys surprises when it comes to their rental property. It’s difficult to expect the unexpected, and it’s even less fun to budget for the worst case scenario. However, the more prepared you are for what could go wrong, the less chaotic things will seem when something does ...

When it comes to insuring your investment properties, it’s critical that you have adequate coverage. This may be an expense you’d like to skip, but seeing your hard work and money go up in smoke—literally—is a nightmare that can ruin years of work.Inadequate property or liability coverage may be just as damaging to...

As a rental property owner, there are several things you want. You’re looking for consistent rental income, reliable property appreciation, and a generally successful and stress-free investment experience. At Zen Rent, we provide all those things for our owners - and much more. You can count on experienced leasing, management, ...

Last Thursday, a federal judge ruled that the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC’s) moratorium on evictions is unconstitutional. The judge, John Barker, declined to issue an injunction against the CDC’s rule, but said that he expects that the CDC will respect his decision and withdraw the moratorium. So far, the CDC has ...

Real estate investors are becoming more attracted to the market, betting on the strength of rental properties moving forward. But the economic uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting nearly every asset class of real estate—commercial demand is way down and unemployment threatens the recovery on the residential side. So...

Housing groups, including the National Association of REALTORS®, are urging federal agencies to provide more information on the distribution of $25 billion in rental assistance under current COVID-19 relief legislation, which was signed into law in December. The coalition of real estate trade organizations says the funds are critical ...

Home seller profits are soaring as home prices set new records in the pandemic. Home sellers nationwide in 2020 saw a home-price gain of $68,843 on the average sale—that is up from $48,500 two years prior, according to new research from ATTOM Data Solutions, a real estate research firm. Seller profits increased in more than 90% of t...

If you don’t enjoy doing your taxes, you’re not alone. (Sometimes, it even feels feel like hot pokers under the fingernails.) But taxes can be fun when you understand how to make the best of your personal financial situations. Savvy investors must understand the power of taking all of the deductions you can—legally, of ...

As a real estate investor, you want to make sure you are protected from liability. However, you may be wondering whether an umbrella insurance policy or limited liability company (LLC) structure is the right choice for you. First, you need to understand what the two entities offer and how they work. In some cases, you could need both. In...