Property Management Blog

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By Dora Pinter - Thursday, June 29, 2017

What Does a Good Professional Property Management Company in Phoenix Do?

A good Phoenix property management company will perform many duties for its clients, and today we are talking about three of those most essential responsibilities.Increasing RevenuesThe best way to increase your revenues is to avoid vacancy. Vacancy will kill your profits faster...
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By Dora Pinter - Thursday, June 22, 2017

The Proper Way to Collect Rent on Your Phoenix Rental Property – Management Education

Phoenix property management includes collecting rent, and today we are talking about how to be very effective in collecting the rent on time every month. We’ll discuss late fees and the importance of consistency. Incorporate Late FeesIncorporate late fees in every lease ag...
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By Dora Pinter - Tuesday, June 13, 2017

What Happens if My Tenant Damages my Phoenix Rental Property? Management Advice

There are a few things you can do to protect yourself against damage to your property. Today, we’re discussing the importance of talking to your tenants before they move in, inspections, and what kind of information you need to have on the application. Setting Expectations...
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Blog Post R-22 is being phased out
By David Swaim - Monday, May 29, 2017

R-22 is being phased out

From the Service Star Maintenance Director: After many seasons of working with various HVAC vendors I have seen the rise in cost on R-22 heating and cooling systems. After further research and corresponding with various companies I found this knowledgeable information. For the pa...
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Blog Post Should I Rent or Sell My Home? (Part 1)
By David Swaim - Monday, May 29, 2017

Should I Rent or Sell My Home? (Part 1)

Selling the property may make sense in some cases, but you may end up missing out on tax benefits. When you rent your home, you are basically using tax-free money to cover the costs of an appreciating asset. If you do your taxes the right way, you can essentially earn tax-free ca...
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By Dora Pinter - Tuesday, May 16, 2017

How to Screen for the Best Tenant for your Phoenix Rental Property | Management Tips

It’s super-important to get good tenants in your rental property who pay rent on time and take care of the home so you don’t have any damage to deal with when they move out. Today, we are sharing a few pointers about screening so you can get the best tenant. Phoenix...
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Blog Post OUR 1ST QUARTER NUMBERS ARE IN!
By David Swaim - Monday, May 1, 2017

OUR 1ST QUARTER NUMBERS ARE IN!

Days on the market to find a tenant = 10 Days Lease renewal rate to keep your tenant for another year = 73% We are following up on our traditional year-end newsletter we sent to you at the beginning of January. In that letter, we evaluated our company's progress in 2016, high...
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Blog Post Why my Property Manager needs to be Additional Insured
By David Swaim - Sunday, February 14, 2016

Why my Property Manager needs to be Additional Insured

Insurance is provided as protection to prevent loss in the event of an unforeseen circumstance. No matter what sphere of insurance you are speaking of, the ultimate goal is immunity. As a Landlord you deserve a sense of wellbeing knowing that your Property Management Company is j...
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Blog Post Who is living in my house?
By David Swaim - Thursday, January 28, 2016

Who is living in my house?

A question frequently asked by home owners: “What are your criteria when approving applications?” Service Star Realty realizes placing the right tenant in your rental is one of the most important responsibilities we have as property managers: a good tenant will fulfil...
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Blog Post No Heat Calls
By David Swaim - Thursday, January 14, 2016

No Heat Calls

After some research and realizing why we are receiving so many service calls on “No Heat” or “System is blowing cool air” and why most of these calls come in early morning or late nights, I have discovered the process of how the heat pump works: When the o...
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