Property Management Blog

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 just as protected as you are. Many homeowners inquire as to w...

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 fulfill their lease term, give proper notice and allow us to plan ...

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 outdoor temperature drops below 42 degrees in the valley, fro...

Pricing: Yes, this is the obvious one. Pricing needs to be competitive for the specific neighborhood, area of town, or school district. Market analyses needs to consider not only what other homes rented for but also how long it took to rent them out. There are several different pricing techniques, however, Service Star finds that perhaps ...

Do you want some assurances that the property manager you hire has received some focused education and property management experience? Arizona requires property managers to be licensed, but property management education is not a big part of the licensing education. Fortunately there are organizations that offer educational courses and cer...

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 factors when you purchase an investment property and can make your investment a success as well as a disaster. Yes, it starts with the home inspection to make sure you will not have any immediate expenses...

Many real estate investors consider property insurance a necessary expense and while shopping for the lowest rate available, they often overlook what protection they truly need as a Landlord. Landlord policies are more complex and less standardized than Homeowner policies for owner occupied properties. That's why it is crucial that yo...

DANIEL BUTTERFIELD, Why You need a good property manager KFYI Radio Show – December 15th, 2013 – 1st Hour Interviewing David Swaim from Service Star Realty. "Why you need a good property manager." IPX and its group of professional service providers are able to provide services required for you to acquire, renovate, ...