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Blog Post Are you ready for the rental market of the future?
By David Swaim - Thursday, June 7, 2018

Are you ready for the rental market of the future?

Technology continues to quickly make inroads into today's property management world. It is no longer enough to simply list your rental properties with your local MLS, Zillow and Trulia as you wait for renters to find you. Technology and the changing expectations of millennial...
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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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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...
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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...
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Blog Post Preparation is Key in Handling Maintenance
By David Swaim - Monday, August 7, 2017

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 yo...
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Blog Post
By Dora Pinter - Monday, July 17, 2017

What Types of Fees Can I Expect When Using a Property Management Company in Phoenix?

All of the fees you pay for professional property management in Phoenix are negotiable. Nothing is set in stone, and each company charges what they feel is right for their services. Today, we’re talking about how that works. Flat Fee or Percentage FeeSome management fees a...
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By Dora Pinter - Wednesday, July 5, 2017

What Kind of Communication Can I Expect When Using a Property Management Company in Phoenix?

Communication is an important part of owning and managing rental property, and today we’re talking about what you can and should expect when it comes to communicating with your Phoenix property management company.   Set Communication Expectations EarlyCommunicating yo...
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Blog Post
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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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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