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New Tenant Home Buying Program
Service Star Realty has created an innovative, new program to help tenants, investors and everyone involved.The innovative new program required extra focus to come to life, so we brought Richard Noeltner on to our team of realtors. He will be exclusively focused on making, running and implementing this program within our property manageme...
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 decision as your property manager will be taking care of your inv...
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 be sure the investment pays for itself and provides a monthly...
How to Handle a Security Deposit for Rental Properties
When you’re managing a tenant’s security deposit, you want to protect the condition of your property while avoiding a dispute with the tenants about how much is owed to them. The best way to prevent any disputes is by setting great expectations that are clear, to the point and are in writing.Document Property ConditionCreate ...
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 investments. Today, we’re talking about positive versus ne...
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 the newspaper.Property Management Phoenix: Online Advertisi...
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 appreciation for your retirement later in life. As a company ...
Preparation is Key in Handling Maintenance
Summer is very busy in the maintenance department here at Service Star Realty: repairs are on the rise with the AC system under duress, pool equipment running twice as long, and this can be of concern. How much do you as an investor need to budget on repairs and maintenance of your rental home? This can be one of the biggest unforeseen fa...
Should I Rent or Sell My Home? (Part 2)
Other than getting tax-free money from your investment property, you have other things that you can do with the appreciated property. While the current tax law may change with the Trump administration, the long-term capital gains tax is still at 15 percent. This means that any property that has been held for more than a year will only be ...
How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing – Phoenix Rental Property Investment Advice
We are often asked how to get started in real estate investing. It really depends on what you want to accomplish, and today we’re helping you take the steps you need to begin investing in rental properties. Establish Your Investment GoalsThe best way to start is by establishing your goals and setting your expectations. Some people ...

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