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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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Blog Post Top 3 Must-Have Points on Your San Mateo Rental Inspection Checklist
By Five Star Property Management - Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Top 3 Must-Have Points on Your San Mateo Rental Inspection Checklist

A 2023 U.S. Census Bureau survey shared by the Urban Institute found that nearly 30% of renters felt pressured to move due to their landlord's failure to make repairs. This underscores how crucial maintenance is for tenant retention.In San Mateo, routine inspections help iden...
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Blog Post How Long Do Apartment Inspections Take in San Mateo, CA: A Quick Guide
By Five Star Property Management - Wednesday, May 14, 2025

How Long Do Apartment Inspections Take in San Mateo, CA: A Quick Guide

Are you a new landlord in San Mateo, CA? If so, congratulations on your wise and potentially lucrative career decision. After all, as Zip Recruiter reports, landlords in California make an average of $86,137 yearly. The highest earning jobs even generate almost $150,000 annually!...
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Blog Post Essential San Mateo, CA, Rental Property Deductions Checklist Guide
By Five Star Property Management - Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Essential San Mateo, CA, Rental Property Deductions Checklist Guide

When tax season rolls around, knowing what you can deduct as a landlord makes a big difference. The right rental property deductions checklist helps reduce your taxable income and improve your financial return.For rental owners in San Mateo, staying organized and informed is key ...
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Blog Post
By Five Star Property Management - Monday, April 21, 2025

Security Deposits 101: Essential Guide for Landlords in San Mateo, CA

When it comes to rental properties, few things cause as much confusion-or contention-as security deposits. For landlords, these funds provide a crucial safeguard against unpaid rent or property damage. For tenants, they represent a sizable upfront cost, with the hope of a full re...
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Blog Post Lease Enforcement Guide: Protect Your Property Assets in San Mateo, CA
By Five Star Property Management - Monday, April 14, 2025

Lease Enforcement Guide: Protect Your Property Assets in San Mateo, CA

Are your tenants following the lease terms, or are you constantly chasing late rent, dealing with unauthorized occupants, or handling property damage? If you own rental property in San Mateo, ignoring lease enforcement can cost you thousands in lost revenue and legal headaches.Wh...
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