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Blog Post Ways San Mateo Landlords Are Wasting Their Weekends
By Five Star Property Management - Sunday, September 7, 2025

Ways San Mateo Landlords Are Wasting Their Weekends

If you're a San Mateo landlord, weekends can often transform from a time for relaxation into a hectic juggling act filled with property management tasks. From responding to tenant queries to managing maintenance issues, landlords frequently find themselves overwhelmed.But wha...
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Blog Post Pros and Cons of Section 8 Tenants in San Mateo, CA
By Five Star Property Management - Thursday, August 21, 2025

Pros and Cons of Section 8 Tenants in San Mateo, CA

Are you considering renting out your property to Section 8 tenants in San Mateo, California? You're not alone.Many property owners are evaluating the pros and cons of working with this particular tenant group. Understanding the ins and outs of the Section 8 program ...
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Blog Post How to Be a Handsfree Landlord in San Mateo, CA
By Five Star Property Management - Thursday, August 14, 2025

How to Be a Handsfree Landlord in San Mateo, CA

In today's fast-paced world, the concept of being a hands-free landlord is not only a dream for many property owners but also a practical goal.Managing rental properties involves a myriad of tasks, from tenant communications to maintenance oversight. But with the right tools ...
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Blog Post Maximize Gains with 1031 Exchanges: A Guide for San Mateo, CA, Landlords
By Five Star Property Management - Thursday, August 7, 2025

Maximize Gains with 1031 Exchanges: A Guide for San Mateo, CA, Landlords

Want to keep more of your profits as a real estate investor? Smart landlords know that reducing taxes is key to building real estate wealth.That's where 1031 exchanges come in. This powerful strategy lets you swap investment properties while deferring capital gains ...
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Blog Post The Best Places to Invest in San Mateo, CA
By Five Star Property Management - Monday, July 21, 2025

The Best Places to Invest in San Mateo, CA

Are you considering diving into the lucrative world of real estate investment? San Mateo, with its thriving economy and vibrant community, presents a treasure trove of valuable real estate opportunities.In this blog, we will unveil the best places to buy rental property in San Ma...
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Blog Post Benefits of Owning a Rental Property and Not Selling!
By Five Star Property Management - Monday, July 14, 2025

Benefits of Owning a Rental Property and Not Selling!

California real estate price increases may have slowed, but they haven't declined much in the last few years. This is a tempting scenario for a San Mateo landlord who may at times feel a little overwhelmed by the responsibilities of owning rental properties in California.Befo...
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Blog Post Understanding Pet Screening: A Comprehensive Guide
By Five Star Property Management - Monday, July 7, 2025

Understanding Pet Screening: A Comprehensive Guide

Do you have a no-pet policy for your San Mateo rental property? Did you know that 94 million American households own a pet? This statistic highlights how much of the population you exclude with this restriction.Badly behaved pets can cause problems for landlords by damaging their...
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Blog Post Join Our Real Estate Agent Referral Program Today in San Mateo, CA
By Five Star Property Management - Saturday, June 21, 2025

Join Our Real Estate Agent Referral Program Today in San Mateo, CA

Are you a real estate agent looking to expand your business and provide more value to your clients in San Mateo, CA? Five Star Property Management invites you to join our real estate agent referral program, which is a simple and rewarding way to strengthen your real estate partne...
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Blog Post Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Owner Statements in San Mateo, CA
By Five Star Property Management - Saturday, June 14, 2025

Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Owner Statements in San Mateo, CA

Most property owners in San Mateo don't realize how much money they're leaving on the table by ignoring what their financial reports are telling them. Owner statements aren't just paperwork; they're a goldmine of insights into your rental property's performanc...
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Blog Post Signs That You Should Hire a Full Service Property Management Company in San Mateo, CA
By Five Star Property Management - Saturday, June 7, 2025

Signs That You Should Hire a Full Service Property Management Company in San Mateo, CA

Your San Mateo rental just hit the market-charming location, freshly renovated, and priced right. But within a month, your inbox is a mess of maintenance requests, tenant screening forms, late rent excuses, and zoning questions you didn't know existed. What started as a passi...
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