by Maureen Laupp | Mar 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
by Troy Miller Motivational speaker Jim Rohn famously said that “we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. …I want you to think about that as we head into April’s Monthly Meeting here at AZREIA. Because? Last week at the Phoenix Real Estate...
by Alan Langston | Mar 17, 2013 | AZREIA Association Update
In January, I spent six days with 100+ AZREIA members in training sessions with Eddie Speed. In February, I spent another six days with 100+ AZREIA members in sessions with Robyn Thompson. I was sitting at home one night just thinking about why I enjoy AZREIA so much...
by Alan Langston | Feb 15, 2013 | AZREIA Association Update, Business Planning, Investing
I’m sure most have you have seen the TV show Shark Tank. If not, you need to watch it. In most cases it is about an entrepreneur with a product looking for investment in their business to “take it to the next level”. Rarely is the business owner looking for just the...
by Maureen Laupp | Feb 10, 2013 | Business Planning, Class, Investing, Meeting
By: Robyn Thompson Do you have doubts about being a real estate investor? Are you scared to make offers because you are afraid of making a mistake that could cost you tens of thousands of dollars? Are you having a hard time finding the time to grow your real estate...
by Mark Zinman | Dec 28, 2012 | Credit Reports, Investing, Landlord, Landlord Tenant Law, Legal Procedures, Rentals
Question: If my tenant is repeatedly late with paying rent, can I report him to the credit bureaus? Answer: Unless you are an authorized subscriber to the credit bureaus, you cannot report individual delinquencies or a tenant’s lack of payment. Because of the...
by Mark Zinman | Oct 8, 2012 | Investing, Landlord, Landlord Tenant Law, Legal Procedures, Rentals
Question: I have a tenant in a property who paid the first month’s rent but has refused to sign a lease and refused to pay any more rent. At this point, is he a trespasser and can I throw him out? Answer: Once you have given a person keys to your unit and they have...
by Alan Langston | Oct 8, 2012 | AZREIA Association Update, Investing, Landlord, Landlord Tenant Law, Market Changes, Rentals, Strategy
I read with interest a recent article in the Arizona Republic on the Greater Phoenix rental market. I was interviewed for about an hour for the article as the Executive Director of AZREIA and was happy to give my perspective. The article was on how competitive the...
by Nick Stratton | Sep 20, 2012 | Investing, Landlord, Landlord Tenant Law, Property Management, Property Manager, Rentals, Strategy
Surprises in life appear in many forms. Traffic accidents, natural disasters or wedding anniversaries…. In many cases, one cannot anticipate or plan for things they are not expecting. The same holds true for property management. Based upon personal experience as well...
by Alan Langston | Sep 20, 2012 | AZREIA Association Update
You always need to keep thing fresh. I am always trying to come up with new ideas for AZREIA because I want to keep you involved and engaged. Giving you reasons to come to the meetings, visit the website, attend a class or get involved in a subgroup is another way to...
by Mark Zinman | Sep 20, 2012 | Investing, Legal Procedures, Strategy, Trustee Sales
Question: I purchased a home at a trustee’s sale and the former owner has contacted me to buy the home from me. Is this something I can do or is it illegal? I know of other investors who haven’t been able to sell the home to the former owner. Answer: When you...