Homeowners’ Association (HOA) is a legal entity charged with the marketing and managing of single family homes, condominiums, or lots in a residential subdivision. Typically, buyers of residences in such a subdivision must j... read more >>

ooner or later virtually every homeowners’ association will find it necessary to either hire an HOA management company for the first time or replace their current one. The HOA’s Board of Directors is usually made up of... read more >>

Novice landlords or those who have yet to use professional property management services sometimes wonder: what do property managers do to earn the money they are paid? The answer may involve a number of functions: from finding and... read more >>

Things to know before renting with Go Five Star.DUE AT LEASE SIGNINGFull Security Deposit and First Full Month’s RentProof of renters insurancePet Rent of $25/month per pet, in addition to a $500/per pet deposit (if pets are... read more >>

Getting a house ready to rent is a major project for landlords. There are two answers to getting a property ready for the market. Either you can do everything yourself, and we can give you a list of items to take care of; or, you ... read more >>

Renting to family and friends can be a touchy subject because we know people like to be helpful whenever they can. But, as a landlord or investment property owner, you have transitioned to the role of a business owner.Renting to ... read more >>

One of the best ways to protect the condition of your investment property and keep your tenants happy is to focus on preventative maintenance. Today, we’re sharing a couple of preventative maintenance tips that demonstrate ... read more >>

What do you do when you find yourself with a property that you’re not planning to live in?We get this question a lot at Five Star Property Management. Usually, we’ll hear from adult children who have to move their par... read more >>

Talking about landlord fears and horror stories is always a fun topic. One thing you should know is that it really gets overblown by the media and by some of the people you know. Everyone has heard that one horrible story about a... read more >>

When you’re trying to decide whether you want to manage your own rental property or leave it to a professional San Carlos management company, you have several things to consider. Obviously, there are pros and cons to both op... read more >>