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Doug Ellis is MCS's Market Operations Director for Arizona. He is responsible for all renovations, tenant turns and occupied maintenance for for residential rentals, along with commercial tenant improvements and general repairs and maintenance for commercial, retail, HOAs and hospitality. Doug is a licensed contractor that has spent the last 34 years in the residential and commercial building industries.
HOA management companies often work with reliable property service providers to maintain and beautify their neighborhoods. With the right partner, a management company can even consolidate HOA services, making their job easier and oftentimes saving money. We outline the benefits of working with a partner and core HOA services that can be provided.
Skipping regular maintenance A/C units at your SFR properties can potentially cost you expensive repairs and even the premature replacement of your equipment. Our team outlines nine items that should be on your A/C preventative maintenance checklist.
Renovations can enhance a home’s value, but owners and operators of single-family rentals have special considerations including the costs and logistics around properties needing to be vacant, which cuts into your return. Here are key observations from MCS’s team of reno experts to consider as you decide if renovating a rental property makes sense for you.
For some investors, a homeowners association (HOA) can make single-family rental (SFR) properties seem less appealing because of regulations and potential violations. But by putting a few proactive strategies and processes into place, you can sidestep the challenges of an HOA neighborhood and maximize your investments in your SFR properties - and avoid those pesky fines.
As a single-family rental owner or operator, you understand that unoccupied properties mean lost rental income. But there are steps you can take to minimize downtime and get revenue flowing quicker. Here are five strategies to help you reduce your tenant turn time.