by Maureen Laupp | Feb 28, 2019 | AZREIA, Creative, Did You Know..., Equity Finders, Fix and Flip, Investing, Market Changes, Property Management, Small Business, Strategy
In previous articles we have addressed time and again that the importance of knowing how evaluating potential investment properties is the key to success in this business. For example, knowing what a property will be worth once you’re finished with the rehab (ARV) is...
by Maureen Laupp | Feb 26, 2019 | AZREIA, Buy & Hold, Creative, Did You Know..., Fix and Flip, Insurance, Investing, Market Changes, Property Management
It’s no secret, the days of purchasing single family homes for investment purposes has become extremely competitive and challenging for the average buyer. No doubt it’s a sellers’ market, especially in major metropolitan areas like Phoenix, Atlanta, Charlotte,...
by Maureen Laupp | Jan 17, 2019 | AZREIA, Creative, Did You Know..., Investing, Landlord Tenant Law, Property Management, Rentals, Strategy
Think it doesn’t happen here? Think again!!! If you have never experienced frozen water pipes, perhaps you do not understand the severity of this situation. When water pipes freeze, the water expands and splits or cracks the pipe. Then, when the water under pressure,...
by Maureen Laupp | Jan 8, 2019 | AZREIA, Did You Know..., Investing, Landlord, Market Changes, Property Management, Rentals, Strategy
Going into the new year, just about everyone has heard the big news: The real estate market is slowing down. Crazy annual price spikes are waning, more properties are hitting the market, and there are fewer buyers to compete with. Everyone is wondering what that means...
by Maureen Laupp | Dec 20, 2018 | AZREIA, Creative, Did You Know..., Investing, Landlord, Landlord Tenant Law, Legal Procedures, Property Management, Property Manager, Rentals, Strategy, Zona Law Group
Over the years, we at WZP Legal, have presented at AZREIA and written numerous articles for this newsletter, about the importance of fair housing laws. Whenever we give a presentation, AZREIA members come to us with a “quick question” and ask us what is the best thing...
by Maureen Laupp | Dec 6, 2018 | AZREIA, Buy & Hold, Creative, Did You Know..., Investing, Landlord, Market Changes, Property Management
Rising construction costs and a tight labor market are slowing a nearly decade long apartment boom… ….likely easing a burgeoning glut at the top end of the market that has been forming across the U.S. Multifamily building permits have fallen each month...
by Maureen Laupp | Nov 27, 2018 | AZREIA, Did You Know..., Investing, Landlord, Landlord Tenant Law, Legal Procedures, Property Management, Property Manager, Rentals, Strategy, Zona Law Group
Question: My lease automatically goes month-to-month when it expires, unless the tenant or I give notice. If I want to increase the rent, what do I have to do? Answer: An increase in the rent, is basically you terminating the old lease, and starting a new one, using...
by Maureen Laupp | Nov 22, 2018 | AZREIA, Did You Know..., Judgements, Landlord, Landlord Tenant Law, Legal Procedures, Market Changes, Property Management, Rentals, Zona Law Group
Landlords often participate in Section 8 or other subsidized rent programs. They figure that jumping through the extra red tape and government regulations, is worth getting their funds guaranteed on the first of the month. We generally don’t take a position on...
by Maureen Laupp | Nov 20, 2018 | AZREIA, Did You Know..., Insurance, Landlord Tenant Law, Property Management, Small Business, State Farm, Strategy
As a rental property investor, you need to have a working knowledge of many different subjects. You may not have to become an expert, but it is good to have a basic understanding when it comes to roofing, landscaping, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, taxes, insurance, and...
by Maureen Laupp | Nov 8, 2018 | AZREIA, Did You Know..., Investing, Property Management, Rentals, Strategy
When you’re looking for the new hot spots, you want to follow the young people. And true to form, millennials are leading the charge in the American neighborhoods that are seeing the most real-estate action this year. Here at realtor.com®, we regularly report on...