Property Management Blog

Blog Post How to Get Good Tenants to Renew
By David Swaim - Monday, April 30, 2018

How to Get Good Tenants to Renew

When you have a good tenant, the first goal is to get them to stay. Finding a replacement takes time, and there is no guarantee that you will find a tenant who is just as good. While there are tenants who have to move because of financial reasons or other factors outside of their...
Read More
Blog Post
By Dora Pinter - Monday, November 27, 2017

When Do I Hire a Property Manager? Phoenix Investor Tips

A question we get often is – how soon in someone’s investment career they should hire a property manager? Some investors believe they need three or five houses in their portfolio before it’s worth employing a property manager. If you’re not going to hire ...
Read More
Blog Post
By Dora Pinter - Monday, October 16, 2017

What a Good Property Management Company Will Do to Market Your Property | Phoenix Best Practices

A good Phoenix property management company will do a few strategic things to effectively market your property and find you a great tenant fast.Rent Ready PropertyMake sure your property looks its best when you’re preparing for showings. If your property is not looking its ...
Read More
Blog Post The Art of Increasing Rent
By David Swaim - Tuesday, October 10, 2017

The Art of Increasing Rent

We discovered over the years that mandatory rent increase is not always the best thing. Service Star Realty boast a 75% tenant renewal rate year after year. This means that on average, a renter will stay in your rental home for 4 years while we are managing it.We do increase rent...
Read More
Blog Post
By Dora Pinter - Monday, October 2, 2017

What Questions to Ask When You Hire a Property Manager in Phoenix, AZ

When you’re looking for property management in Phoenix, there are a few important questions you can ask that will make a difference. Today, we’re helping you make a good decision by sharing some of the types of questions that will be helpful to you. It is a big decis...
Read More
Blog Post
By Dora Pinter - Monday, September 18, 2017

5 Ways to Make Money from Your Phoenix Real Estate | Rental Property Investment Advice

People invest in Phoenix real estate because it provides multiple ways to make money. Today, we’re talking about the five revenue streams a real estate investment can offer.Achieving Cash FlowMany people see cash flow as the main goal of property investment. They want to b...
Read More
Blog Post
By Dora Pinter - Monday, August 21, 2017

Cash Flow 101: Key Differentiators of Positive and Negative Cash Flow on Phoenix Rental Properties

A lot of investors have purchased properties back at the top of the market with negative cash flow. You might be wondering about how that negative cash flow affects you, and if the property is still a good investment. Yes, properties with negative cash flow can still be good inve...
Read More
Blog Post
By Dora Pinter - Tuesday, August 15, 2017

How You Should Market Your Rental Property | Ask the Property Management Expert

The members of today’s society are part of an instant gratification type of group. To effectively market your property and find a tenant, you need to be online. About 90 percent of all people look for rentals online. It’s not like the old days, where you put an ad in...
Read More
Blog Post
By Dora Pinter - Monday, August 7, 2017

Is It a Good Deal? Tips to Consider When Buying Investment Property in Phoenix, AZ

When you want to know if a property you’re thinking about buying is a good deal, you need to first consider your goals. The deals you’re looking for will depend on whether you need a lot of cash flow or if you’re earning a good income and you want to focus on a...
Read More
Blog Post
By Dora Pinter - Monday, July 24, 2017

Maintenance and Repairs 101: How to Handle Maintenance Issues for Your Phoenix Rental Property

Our experience providing property management in Phoenix has shown us that it’s very important to deliver good and fast maintenance service. Be responsive to your tenants because when it’s time to renew the lease, this will be a big factor in their decision. It is exp...
Read More

Showing 11- 20 of 23

Contact Us

I Am A: