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By Dora Pinter - Monday, May 28, 2018

What Income Property Owners Should Look For in a Phoenix Property Management Company

<br /> There are a few signs which may tell you that it’s time to consider firing your current property manager. You can also use these signs when you’re seeking a professional management company for your rental property. Pay attention to communication, vacanc...
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Blog Post Determining Proration Amounts
By David Swaim - Saturday, May 26, 2018

Determining Proration Amounts

One of the things your Phoenix property management has to deal with after a tenant moves out is the security deposit. Some of the charges are clear like an uncut lawn or a stove with missing drip pans. Other problems require more work. For these charges, our property management t...
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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...
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Blog Post How do you issue a 1099 to a Trust?
By David Swaim - Sunday, April 29, 2018

How do you issue a 1099 to a Trust?

One of the benefits of a living or revocable trust is that it allows an individual to remove property from his or her probate estate by transferring the property to a trust. Because the trust, and not the decedent, owns the property at death, the property passes under the terms o...
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Blog Post Housing Market Forecast Indicates Ongoing Growth Into 2018
By David Swaim - Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Housing Market Forecast Indicates Ongoing Growth Into 2018

The recent forecasts for the Phoenix housing market show that price appreciation may slow down in the coming months. Considering the tremendous volatility of the housing market over the last decade, this could be a good thing.Currently, the real estate predictions for 2018 indica...
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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 ...
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By Dora Pinter - Monday, November 13, 2017

How a Property Management Company Protects Your Investment Property in Phoenix

When you own and rent out Phoenix real estate, you want to make sure your investment is protected. A good property management company can do that for you. Today, we’re discussing how we protect your property.Tenant PlacementThe first step is to place the correct tenant in ...
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By David Swaim - Monday, October 30, 2017

Should I Allow Pets in my Rental Home? – Property Management Phoenix, AZ Education

Pets are a concern that most homeowners have. In general, you have to understand that over 60 percent of the rental population has pets. So when you say no to pets, you’re cutting your market by more than half. It will take longer to rent out your property, and you may ren...
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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 ...
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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...
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