Real estate referrals are available to agents who might consider referring clients to us for any property management needs. In today’s environment, especially in the California bay area, there are a lot of rules and regulati... read more >>

A number of landlord mistakes are commonly made, and they end up costing money. Illegal landlord actions will lead to a landlord lawsuit and tenant complaints. Today, we’re talking about some of the most common mistakes we s... read more >>

For every week your property is vacant, you’re losing two percent of your annual income. That number adds up pretty quickly and affects your profitability. It’s a good reason to keep your vacancy rate to a minimum. Wh... read more >>

Firing a property manager is a sensitive topic. We’re talking about how to switch property management companies, and what some of the signs are that you need to consider leaving your current manager. It’s difficult, a... read more >>

In San Mateo County in December of 2017, the eviction process includes some protection controls for tenants. However, the eviction law is subject to change, and we’re always following the new developments. In San Francisco, ... read more >>

The cost of property management depends on the fees that a company charges, and today we’re sharing some of the more common property management costs that you can expect. This should help you shop around for management serv... read more >>

How much rent should I charge? It’s a question we hear a lot, and today we’re talking about how to set rental prices effectively.Location and Rent Ready: Market Pricing FactorsThe answer to the question of how much to ... read more >>

Property maintenance is a topic that’s very important, and no one really wants to discuss because it involves spending your money. Rental property maintenance costs are no fun, but they’re absolutely necessary. The ana... read more >>

When you’re choosing a property management company, we always like to advise potential clients to shop around. We prefer that you’ve talked to other companies before you call us. It takes time to get educated on the p... read more >>

We have some tenant screening tips that we’re sharing so property owners can avoid bad renters. At Five Star, we don’t have to deal with bad tenants very often because we have written standards in place and procedures ... read more >>