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 par... read more >>

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... read more >>

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 op... read more >>

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 M... read more >>

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 fe... read more >>

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. Descripti... read more >>

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... read more >>

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 re... read more >>

Personally, I like to think that the benefits of working with a professional property management company are that you have peace of mind.Owning a rental property, especially in the Bay area, can be time consuming. It can also be a... read more >>

In today’s environment, we’re seeing that the rental market is undergoing a bit of a contraction. Part of this is due to some of the trends in the overall rental market. It’s a good example of why it helps to hav... read more >>