In Episode 4 of the Fort Worth Property Management Podcast, host Mason Arispe (Operations & Business Development Manager at 1st Choice Property Management) tackles one of the toughest decisions every landlord faces: When is the right time to raise rent - and how do you do it without losing a great tenant?

This episode goes deep into the real strategy behind rent increases, including:

✅ How to determine your true market rent

• Running local comps
• What active vs. successfully leased rentals mean
• How to measure the “delta gap” between current rent and market rent
  
  

✅ When you should raise rent — and when you absolutely shouldn’t

• Soft markets
• Major tenant hardships
• After big repairs
• Bad tenants you don’t want to keep
  
  

✅ Negotiation strategies that keep good tenants longer

• Offering longer lease terms
• Creative value-add upgrades
• When flexibility pays off more than a price increase
  
  

✅ How to communicate a rent increase the right way

Mason even gives you word-for-word email templates you can copy and paste when sending renewal notices — professional, empathetic, and highly effective.

🔎 Plus: A new recurring segment — Behind Closed Doors

Get updates on:

• Fort Worth market conditions
• Vacancy rates
• Company projects
• Marketing initiatives and winter prep

🏠 Every landlord’s nightmare begins with the wrong tenant.

In this episode of the Fort Worth Property Management Podcast, host Mason Arispe from 1st Choice Property Management breaks down the complete tenant screening process used across thousands of Fort Worth rentals — helping landlords avoid costly evictions and protect their investments.

You’ll learn:
 ✅ How to stay Fair Housing compliant
✅ What to look for in applications, credit reports, and background checks
✅ How to verify income, employment, and rental history
✅ Why consistency and documentation protect you legally
✅ The “3x rent rule” and other financial red flags to watch for

Mason also shares real-world screening examples, including how to identify risky tenants before move-in and what habits define a Tier 1 tenant.

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🌐 Learn more or download our screening checklist at: https://fortworthpropertymanagement.com/tenants

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🎙️ Hosted by Mason Arispe – Operations & Business Development, 1st Choice Property Management

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Thinking about getting into real estate investing in Fort Worth but don’t have $50,000 sitting around? In this episode, Mason Arispe — Operations & Business Development Manager at 1st Choice Property Management — breaks down four proven, low-cost ways to start investing in real estate even when you’re working with limited funds.

We’ll cover:
 🏡 The top strategies for beginner investors in Texas
 🚫 Which “get rich quick” methods to avoid (Flips, BRRRR, Creative Financing)
 💡 The smartest low-cost entry methods like getting your real estate license, house hacking, wholesaling, and partnering
 💰 How Mason personally built his portfolio of rental properties in Fort Worth with minimal upfront costs

Whether you’re a first-time investor or a homeowner curious about turning your property into a rental, this episode gives you a real-world guide to getting started the right way — with honesty, transparency, and no gimmicks.

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In this pilot episode of the Fort Worth Property Management Podcast, you are introduced to your host, Mason Arispe. You will learn a little bit on Mason's History and get to know his role in this podcast. You are presented with your first guest star, Rob Kazen, the owner of 1st Choice Property Management. Mason and Rob delve into the intricacies of property management. They share insights from their extensive experience, covering topics like tenant screening, maintaining property conditions, and the challenges of self-managing properties. Rob offers personal anecdotes and practical advice for landlords and investors, highlighting the importance of communication and accountability in property management.