Holiday Light Safety
You've hung stockings hung by the chimney with care. Lights festoon your rooftop and Christmas tree. Low lighting, big events, and unusually high stress set the scene--for both you and your home's circuits, especially if you're a
The Importance of Tenant Background Checks
You wouldn't let a total stranger spend the night in your home. Nor should you allow just anyone to live in one of your rental p...
5 Benefits of Renting vs. Owning Property
Homeownership is the archetypal American Dream, but should it be? While there are benefits to owning a home, renting a property has clear advantages, too. As the premier home rental agency in Tucson, Arizona, Bancroft & Associates have years of experience in the home rental business. Here are fi...
How To Know When It’s Time To Renovate Your Rental
Keeping tenants happy and safe at Tucson rental properties should be a priority for landlords. So whether you're buying a new property or fixing up an existing one, it's essential to know when it's time to renovate your rental. Landlor...
Tips for Managing a Property in a Location Far Away
Whether you've found a great deal on an investment property in another area or have become an accidental landlord due to a job transfer or pending move, you—like many others—might end up managing property far from home. This can pose some challenges for most real estate investors, but these challenges can be easily handled with the right supports in place. Here’s a few ideas...
Caring for Tucson Homes with Pools
Pools require massive amounts of repair and maintenance regardless of the type or location of the property. The challenge for a property manager in the harsh Tucson, Arizona climate is to maintain a pool in its best condition as an asset to the property. This applies to Tucson rental homes, investment properties, rental properties, or apartments. Read on for tips for
Multi-Family Property: A Great Option in Property Investment
Buy a home. Fix it up. Then flip the house for a profit. These are the steps that many new investors are taking when getting involved with property investment. Everyone from the neighbor down the street to retired seniors are flipping houses to make a quick profit. Another investment option to consider is purchasing a multi-family property. Being a Tucson landlord and having...
Understanding the Severity of Plumbing Disasters in Rental Homes
Keeping up with rental home maintenance requires a lot of time—something not all landlords have to spare. Unfortunately, when maintenance gets overlooked, severe and costly issues can result. Some of the most common types of problems in rental homes (especially older ones) are related to plumbing. If you own a Tucson investment p...
