WHAT DO PROPERTY MANAGERS DO?
Novice landlords or those who have yet to use professional property management services sometimes wonder: what do property managers do to earn the money they are paid? The answer may involve a number of [...]
HOW TO HIRE AN HOA MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Sooner or later virtually every homeowners’ association will find it necessary to either hire an HOA management company for the first time or replace their current one. The HOA’s Board of Directors is usually [...]
WHAT IS AN HOA?
A Homeowners’ Association (HOA) is a legal entity charged with the marketing and managing of single family homes, condominiums, or lots in a residential subdivision. Typically, buyers of residences in such a subdivision must [...]
So You Have a Northern California Rental Property, Now What?
What do you do when you find yourself with a property that you’re not planning to live in? We get this question a lot at Five Star Property Management. Usually, we’ll hear from [...]
Signs you Need to Fire your Property Manager
Unfortunately, in all relationships, things change. Sometimes, they change for the better, which is great. But sometimes, they change for the worse, and that’s when action is required. The [...]
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST
How Does Your Property Management Company Stack Up? Is your property management company really doing all that you need them to do? It can be hard to tell if you are new [...]
Short Term vs. Long Term Lease – What is the Difference in Northern California?
If you’re thinking about a short term vs. long term lease, you need to understand the risks and benefits of both. Typically, short term rentals are for things like [...]
Preventative Maintenance Tips for your Rental Property
One of the best ways to protect the condition of your investment property and keep your tenants happy is to focus on preventative maintenance. Today, we’re sharing a couple of preventative maintenance tips that demonstrate the importance of property upkeep in the Bay area.
Landlord Fears & Horror Stories and How to Avoid Them
Talking about landlord fears and horror stories is always a fun topic. One thing you should know is that it really gets overblown by the media and by some [...]
Best Ways to Market Rental Property for the Highest ROI in Northern California
Having a professional advertising campaign is the only way to go when it comes to marketing your rental property. We see a lot of homemade advertisements with photos that [...]