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Blog Post Why It’s a Bad Idea to Rent to a Family Member – San Francisco County Property Management
By Roger D. Eagleton - Monday, May 18, 2020

Why It’s a Bad Idea to Rent to a Family Member – San Francisco County Property Management

Renting to family and friends can be a touchy subject because we know people like to be helpful whenever they can. But, as a landlord or investment property owner, you have transitioned to the role of a business owner.Renting to a Family MemberAs a business owner, you have to ma...
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Blog Post Preventative Maintenance Tips for your Rental Property
By Roger D. Eagleton - Friday, November 1, 2019

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....
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Blog Post So You Have a Northern California Rental Property, Now What?
By Roger D. Eagleton - Friday, October 4, 2019

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 adult children who have to move their parents or their grandparents out of the property tha...
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Blog Post Landlord Fears & Horror Stories and How to Avoid Them
By Roger D. Eagleton - Friday, September 6, 2019

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 of the people you know. Everyone has heard that one horrible story about a rental property that was destroyed by a huge dog ...
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Blog Post Self-Managing vs. Hiring a Professional Bay Area Property Manager
By Roger D. Eagleton - Friday, August 2, 2019

Self-Managing vs. Hiring a Professional Bay Area Property Manager

When you’re trying to decide whether you want to manage your own rental property or leave it to a professional San Carlos management company, you have several things to consider. Obviously, there are pros and cons to both options.Today, we’re going to take a look at w...
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Blog Post Signs you Need to Fire your Property Manager
By Roger D. Eagleton - Friday, July 5, 2019

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 relationship you have with your San Mateo property management company is no different. ...
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Blog Post Short Term vs. Long Term Lease – What is the Difference in Northern California?
By Roger D. Eagleton - Friday, February 22, 2019

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 Airbnb or Vacation Rental by Owner. They are basically a few weeks to a few months in length, versus a long t...
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Blog Post Best Ways to Market Rental Property for the Highest ROI in Northern California
By Roger D. Eagleton - Wednesday, January 23, 2019

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 were shot on a camera phone or a handheld camera. Descriptions are lacking in detail, and there’s a fai...
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Blog Post Property Management Education – Do You Need Insurance for Your Asset?
By Roger D. Eagleton - Friday, December 21, 2018

Property Management Education – Do You Need Insurance for Your Asset?

As a landlord, you need insurance for your rental property, and the higher the limits and policy amounts, the better.Rental Property InsuranceYou need a landlord’s insurance policy, which is an umbrella type policy that will cover you for liability and protect you if the te...
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Blog Post Common Mistakes Landlords Make that Can Cost Them Money in Northern California
By Roger D. Eagleton - Friday, November 23, 2018

Common Mistakes Landlords Make that Can Cost Them Money in Northern California

Among the top and most common mistakes landlords make is rushing the process. Yes, it is painful when your rental property sits vacant, and yes it is painful when you have to evict tenant. It’s painful when you have to do repairs on the property. But, if you take your time ...
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