The RCH journal
Know your rental.
Love where you live.
Property-management insights on Mondays. Local things to do on Thursdays. A little more knowledge about the place you call home.
Renter guides
Practical help for finding, touring, moving into and moving out of your home.
Renter guide · Move-in & move-out
Your home. A clear record.
Your complete inspection guide: room-by-room checklists, useful photo examples, an interactive form preview, and how to save and send your report.
Read the renter’s inspection guide →
Renter guide · Self-guided tours
See the home.
Set your own pace.
Explore participating RCH rentals through Rently. Here’s how to find a tour, prepare for your visit and follow the property’s access instructions.
Read the Rently tour guideLocal Life
Seasonal outings, neighborhood discoveries and your next weekend plan.
Local Life · November 12, 2026
A little fresh air: two East Valley park walks for November
A relaxed lake loop in Chandler or a walk-and-play morning in Mesa, with official maps and practical planning notes.
Plan a park morning →
Local Life · October 29, 2026
Your next Saturday, a little more local: three East Valley farmers markets
Current locations, fall hours and practical planning notes for Gilbert Farmers Market, Downtown Chandler and Eastmark.
Plan your market morning →Local Life · October 23, 2026
Fall in the Valley: pumpkin patches, garden nights & a little fresh air
Four late-October outings, with official schedules and planning links for Queen Creek, Mesa, Phoenix and Gilbert.
Plan your fall outing →Owner insights
Market context and practical decisions for your rental property.
Owner organization · November 9, 2026
Get your rental records ready before year-end
Bring statements, owner-paid expenses, project documents and open questions together before the annual handoff.
Organize your property file →
Maintenance follow-through · November 2, 2026
When is a rental repair really finished?
Confirm the work, check the resident’s outcome and keep billing separate from completion—with a practical closeout checklist.
Build a better repair record →
Property preparation · October 26, 2026
Before you list: a rent-ready checklist for your Phoenix-area home
A practical walkthrough of repairs, cooling and outdoor systems, cleaning, listing photos and secure showing access.
Get your home rent-ready →
Market & leasing · October 23, 2026
Phoenix rental pricing: more demand doesn’t mean any price will work
What the latest market signals mean for owners—and why comparable homes, preparation and vacancy costs belong in your pricing decision.
Read the article →