Mesa Property Management Blog

Service animals and pets are very different, and today we’re explaining why you have the option to accept or deny pets, but not service animals.   [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8-CQkBFuQU[/embed] Property Management Mesa: Pet Policy Potential clients might say they want a strict no pet policy for their rental property, a...

Many potential clients ask if it’s worth having a pool in a rental property, or if it comes with too much risk and liability. It always goes back to you and what your risk tolerance is. We have a lot of homes with pools and it’s always nice to show a property when it’s 115 degrees out, and prospective tenants see a nice blue pool. Â...

A lot of times owners will ask what has to be in the lease and whether it’s possible to find a lease agreement online. I’ve seen templates on the internet and at OfficeMax, and many of those places have good lease agreements. But in Arizona, you have to include a few specific things. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNnKUYw6S...

Potential clients always ask about what happens if a tenant trashes the property. First, I like to tell them that it’s a real risk, which is part of becoming a landlord. You’re offering your home to someone, and they can disrespect the property and cause damage. We collect a security deposit to help offset that risk, but if all of the...

Before evicting a tenant, there are some things you can look for that will help you identify a problem tenant. In a previous blog, we discussed the importance of a proper screening. You want the right tenant from the beginning. However, even when you place a great tenant, lives can change. People lose jobs and change jobs and get divorced...

Often, we hear nightmare situations from homeowners with a rental property in Mesa who felt like they could manage it themselves. They are most likely to fall into a terrible situation with a tenant who wasn’t properly screened. Usually, rent isn’t being paid and the homeowner doesn’t know what to do. I always ask what was done to q...

I am proud to represent East Valley Property Management as a 2018 "40 Under 40" award recipient. This award is given to the top 40 agents under 40 years old in the region and the thing that makes us truly unique is the fact that we are the only management company on the list. We are truly blessed! Congratulations to all the other winn...

  Mesa, AZ: Russell Hathcock of East Valley Property Management, LLC was featured as a top real estate agent in the Property Manager Edition of Top Agent Magazine in December 2016. Top Agent Magazine is the premier real estate magazine featuring the foremost real estate agents and mortgage professionals in the USA, Europe, Canada, Austra...

  Recently I was honored to be featured on the front cover of Top Agent Magazine. Below is a preview of the article. "Russell Hathcock knew at an early age that he wanted to get into real estate. When the opportunity presented itself in 2004, he jumped at the chance, joining his wife’s family business as a property manager with East...

This Christmas season we are doing something a little different. Enter our Christmas Light Contest for a chance to win a $20 gift card for the best decorated house. Just email us a picture of you decorated home by December 20th and we will pick the best one. The winner and the top 10 homes will be posted on our Facebook page. We look forw...