How Using a Property Manager Maximizes Value
"You have to spend money to make money.” This is something we’ve all heard at one point or another. While not always the case, it does hold true for those with rental property portfolios. For landlords, spending money in the right way can make their property portfolio perform better and get them more money and net worth. One of the easiest ways to do this is to employ a l...
8 Ways to Prepare Your Rental Home for the Holidays
When you’re a landlord, home holiday prep can be double (or triple, or quadruple…) the work, depending on how many properties you own. Not only will you need to get your own home ready for the season, but you’ll need your rental properties to be holiday-ready as well. In order to prepare your rental properties for the holidays, keep these eight tasks in mind.
How to Find your First Investment Property—6 Tips
Renting out properties can be lucrative—but success is far from guaranteed.Many people want to becomelandlords because of the potential income, the security of owning assets, and the increase in value as the years go by.In order for this to be successful, however, the right properties must be selected, starting with your first investment property. Thisfirst step can feel ...
Arizona Landlord-Tenant Law: Expectations vs. Reality
Owning rental properties can be an excellent way to bring in income and provide for yourself and your family. A lot can go awry, too, however, if you enter the process without all of the information you need—especially the correct legal information. How well do you know Arizona landlord-tenant law, for instance? Unless you’re a Tucson property manager, lawyer, or a highly...
Get Your Property Rent-Ready in 10 Steps
Whether you’re looking to rent out your piece of Tucson real estate for the first time or are getting it ready for someone new, getting the best return on your investment means making sure your property is rent-ready before you list it. What does this mean? Essentially, it needs to be cleaned, repaired, and be in good enough shape to
7 Ways to Build Your Property Portfolio
While homeownership is still common, the fact is that more people are renting homes nowadays rather than purchasing them. There are numerous reasons for this shift—from the increases in the cost of living to current wages, as well as young people being apprehensive when it comes to purchasing a home in the current economy. While this may be bad news for housing developers, i...
Its Cooler Season!
As the temperatures rise, make sure you keep some windows open….just a bit. You see, a cooler will try to blow your house up like a big balloon and the air has to go somewhere! The best test of balance is to open your front door a crack with the cooler on and see if it slams shut, if it does, you need to open another window somewhere in the house to allow the air out. If ...
Change Those Filters!
We want to keep you cool and comfortable this summer! Your lease or rental agreement with Bancroft & Associates requires you to change your air conditioner filters periodically, not just because we are neat freaks, but, because it helps your air conditioner perform better and more efficiently. How about that, cooler and cheaper at the same time. If you have a problem loca...
